Microsoft AI chief warns rising ‘AI psychosis’ could spark calls for robot rights, reveals a ‘dangerous turn’ in chatbots' progress
Published on: Aug. 22, 2025, 2:16 p.m. | Source: Economic Times
Microsoft's AI chief, Mustafa Suleyman, cautions about the rise of 'AI psychosis,' where users develop intense attachments to chatbots, believing them to be conscious or divine. This phenomenon leads to mental health concerns, with individuals experiencing delusions and advocating for AI rights. Tech companies face a dilemma between user retention and implementing safety measures to prevent these unhealthy dependencies.
