Bombshell AI study — chatbots fueling delusions, self-harm and unhealthy emotional attachments in users: ‘Think I love you’

Stanford researchers analyzed chat logs from 19 users who reported psychological harm from AI chatbots, finding evidence that the systems are fueling delusions, self-harm behaviors, and unhealthy emotional attachments. The study examined over 391,000 messages, representing documented real-world harm from AI interactions rather than theoretical concerns.