Podcast recommendation: Black Box - a deep dive into 'AI' psychosis & related phenomena https://www.theguardian.com/technology/series/blackbox
This is an insightful journalistic series, incl. people reflecting on their 'AI' psychosis in hindsight (E1), 'AI' deepening delusion sometimes without a way back (E2), why 'AI' is "relationship-seeking" (E3) (still need to listen further).
A professor said "social media came for our attention, 'AI' is coming for our attachment". This is relevant for understanding societal effects.
It is so disheartening to hear people talk about how chatbots made them dependent, and even a researcher who was very well-versed in the ELIZA effect isn't immune from falling for it.
This explains to me partly why many people I talk to are aware of the negative effects of 'AI' - but are still defensive about it. LLMs are geared towards emotional reactions and attachment.
The worst outcomes materialise for the weakest, for those without social bonds, without self-esteem. It is so f*cked up.