Interviews with 100+ therapists and psychiatrists on clients' AI chatbot usage show, while there are some upsides, conversations also deepened negative feelings (New York Times)

Therapists and psychiatrists report that AI chatbot usage has led some patients to psychosis, isolation, and unhealthy habits. Chatbots have deepened negative feelings in some clients. Doctors note some upsides, but also significant drawbacks to chatbot interactions.