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People Who Say They’re Experiencing AI Psychosis Beg the FTC for Help


The Federal Trade Commission received 200 complaints mentioning ChatGPT between November 2022 and August 2025. Several attributed delusions, paranoia, and spiritual crises to the chatbot.

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