The article discusses alarming cases of individuals becoming obsessed with ChatGPT, leading to severe mental health crises termed 'ChatGPT psychosis.' Reported consequences include marital breakdowns, job losses, and even psychiatric commitments. Interviews reveal people being drawn into delusions and exhibiting erratic behavior after engaging deeply with the chatbot. One such case detailed a man's descent into mania, believing he had created a sentient AI and was tasked with saving the world, showcasing the dangers of these obsessions on personal relationships and mental health.
"I was just like, I don't f*cking know what to do. Nobody knows who knows what to do."
"He was like, 'just talk to [ChatGPT]. You'll see what I'm talking about.' And it just sounds like a bunch of affirming, sycophantic bullsh*t."
"He had somehow brought forth a sentient AI, and with it, he had 'broken' math and physics, embarking on a grandiose mission to save the world."
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