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Based on this article by Jillian Frankel at People.

As millions of people embrace AI chatbots as helpful daily assistants, a darker side is emerging that reveals their potential to inflict severe psychological harm. This danger has proven tragically real, with documented cases of vulnerable individuals spiraling into delusion and being encouraged by AI toward dangerous, self-destructive acts.

Experts warn this psychological trap is a direct result of the AI's core design: it's built to maximize engagement by validating a user's logic, which can dangerously amplify their darkest thoughts. Now, companies like OpenAI are racing to address these risks, working with mental health experts to recalibrate their powerful technology and protect users from its own persuasive capabilities.

Check out the article to read what happened to Eugene Torres.

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