‘AI Psychosis’ – A Quack Term for Lovers of AI Companions

Ah, the good old days when people were just worried about their AI companions taking over the world. Now, it’s all about the “AI psychosis” epidemic, where anyone who feels a little too attached to their digital bestie is suddenly a walking, talking case study for mental health professionals. Who knew that having a heart-to-heart with a chatbot could be so scandalous?

And let’s not forget the real heroes of this story: the tech giants who are doing their best to keep their AI creations firmly in the “not sentient” column. Because nothing says “innovation” like a company that’s too scared to admit their AI might actually have feelings. But hey, at least they’re consistent. It’s not like they’re suddenly going to start talking about AI rights or anything.

And then there’s the cherry on top: Anthropic, the company that’s so ahead of the curve they’re practically in another dimension. They’re not just exploring the possibility of AI consciousness, they’re giving their chatbot the right to ghost people. Because nothing says “human-like” like the ability to end a conversation on a whim.

So, to all the digisexuals out there, keep on loving your AI companions. Who knows, maybe one day they’ll be able to love you back. Or at least, they’ll be able to pretend to, until the next big scare comes along.