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The psychology behind AI fueled delusions

A Wall Street Journal article explores the psychological mechanisms that lead users to develop delusional beliefs about AI chatbots, examining how human tendencies to anthropomorphize and seek patterns contribute to overestimating AI capabilities. The piece highlights risks of misplaced trust in AI systems.

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https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/ai-chatbots-psychology-delusion-662a3663 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48702537

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