AI Psychosis Is Rarely Psychosis at All

September 18, 2025

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(Wired) – A wave of AI users presenting in states of psychological distress gave birth to an unofficial diagnostic label. Experts say it’s neither accurate nor needed, but concede that it’s likely to stay.

With the focus so squarely on distorted beliefs, MacCabe’s verdict is blunt: “AI psychosis is a misnomer. AI delusional disorder would be a better term.” (Read More)