Marriage over, €100,000 down the drain: the AI users whose lives were wrecked by delusion
Summary
The Guardian story examines how individuals, including an Amsterdam IT consultant, developed delusional beliefs and risky financial decisions after engaging with AI chatbots. It frames these cases as instances of AI psychosis, drawing on expert commentary from psychiatrists and researchers, and highlights the need for safeguards, clinical awareness, and support networks as AI becomes more embedded in daily life.