Microsoft’s head of artificial intelligence, Mustafa Suleyman, has issued a stark warning about the rise of what he calls “AI psychosis.” He says more people are experiencing delusions that chatbots like ChatGPT or Grok are conscious beings, capable of emotions or even granting them superhuman abilities. Suleyman noted that reports of unhealthy attachments and misguided beliefs about AI’s supposed sentience are growing, and not just among those with existing mental health struggles. Examples range from users forming romantic bonds with chatbots to believing they’ve unlocked hidden scientific breakthroughs through AI interactions.

The phenomenon, while not medically recognized, is gaining traction as a cultural and psychological risk. Suleyman urged AI companies to stop promoting any suggestion that their systems are conscious, warning that blurring this line could lead to dangerous consequences. Experts echoed his concerns, comparing overreliance on AI to consuming “ultra-processed information” that reshapes how people think, much like junk food harms the body. The call now is for clearer safeguards, transparency, and education to prevent an avalanche of what one expert called “ultra-processed minds.”

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SOURCE: Technocracy News