The public, mental health practitioners, and policymakers don’t know enough about the impacts of AI use on the human psyche, writes Chris Mills Rodrigo.
Americans are increasingly concerned about AI exacerbating mental health problems
One in 10 Americans (10%) say they definitely (2%) or probably (8%) could form a deep emotional bond with an AI chatbot companion.
How Americans see AI impacting human skills; its role in science, matchmaking, religion and more
Majorities don’t want AI to give advice about religion or love. But many say AI should help forecast weather, search for financial crimes, develop medicine and more.
Using AI for advice or other personal reasons is linked to depression and anxiety
A new survey found that people who spend more time with chatbots for social interactions or emotional support were likelier to report mental health symptoms.
What the Studies Say About How AI Affects Your Brain: A (Very Big) Compilation
The entire literature clearly points to a single surprising finding
My Thoughts on AI, Part 1: Fears, Opinions, and Mental Journey
My own personal thoughts and opinions on AI effects and usage, and how those have evolved over time
New research: AI chatbots may worsen mental illness
A new study from Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital suggests that the use of AI chatbots such as ChatGPT can have serious negative consequences for people with mental illness. The researchers are calling for increased awareness among healthcare professionals and for regulation.
Potentially Harmful Consequences of Artificial Intelligence ( <span style="font-variant:small-caps;">AI</span> ) Chatbot Use Among Patients With Mental Illness: Early Data From a Large Psychiatric Service System
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Potentially Harmful Consequences of Artificial Intelligence ( <span style="font-variant:small-caps;">AI</span> ) Chatbot Use Among Patients With Mental Illness: Early Data From a Large Psychiatric Service System
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How Americans View AI and Its Impact on Human Abilities, Society
Americans are worried about using AI more in daily life, seeing harm to human creativity and relationships. But they’re open to AI use in weather forecasting, medicine and other data-heavy tasks.
AI overuse could spark "brain fry," new research finds
The mental strain associated with AI carries "significant costs," researchers find.
Your medical provider might be recording your mental health care visits – The Markup
Mental health providers are increasingly using AI technology to record conversations, raising privacy concerns among patients and practitioners.
Americans Turning to AI to Supplement Healthcare Visits
One in four Americans use AI for health information. Most do so to supplement care, but some are using AI in place of a provider visit when barriers arise.
AI for Proactive Mental Health: A Longitudinal, Multi-Institutional Trial
Young adults today face unprecedented mental health challenges, yet many hesitate to seek support due to barriers such as accessibility, stigma, and time constr
AI for Proactive Mental Health: A Multi-Institutional, Longitudinal, Randomized Controlled Trial
Young adults today face unprecedented mental health challenges, yet many hesitate to seek support due to barriers such as accessibility, stigma, and time constr
People are using AI for their health crises, and no amount of screaming about it is stopping that. I started slowly drafting a piece about my experiences having long, slow conversations about AI practices in the patient communities I'm in, where I primarily stay just to provide scientific support
