For many adults over 50, artificial intelligence isn’t a futuristic concept anymore but a tool used in daily routines, whether to find health information, make social connections or to find ways to ...

Can a chatbot make someone lose touch with reality? That’s the question I posed to psychiatrist John Luo of the University of California, Irvine, on a recent episode of my podcast "Relating to AI," ...

In recent months, reports of people whose interactions with artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have led them down a dark path of mania and delusional thinking have exploded in the media and in ...

The misuse of AI chatbots in healthcare is the leading health technology hazard for 2026, according to a new report from patient safety organization ECRI. The annual ranking highlights risks tied to ...

AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok are increasingly woven into the fabric of everyday life. Interestingly, recent research shows that the most popular use for them today is therapy, and people ...

Research shows media coverage of AI chatbot use and mental health focuses on instances of user psychosis and suicide.

More than 40 million people daily turn to ChatGPT for health information, according to OpenAI. Artificial intelligence chatbots can help patients understand medical information, but they can also ...

Chatbots used in mental health screenings aim to reduce the stigma associated with seeking help and to expand access to needed services. Because they cannot cast personal judgment, chatbots are ...