PsychologyAugust 22, 2026

psychosis

sy-KOH-sis

Definition

A severe mental condition characterized by a disconnection from reality, which in this context refers to psychological disturbances triggered by excessive reliance on AI.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek 'psyche' (soul or mind) and the suffix '-osis' (a condition or process), appearing in 19th-century medical literature to describe a major mental derangement.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe an informal condition where individuals lose touch with reality due to prolonged interaction with AI chatbots. It highlights the growing concern over the negative psychological consequences of substituting human relationships with artificial ones.

AI is fueling decision fatigue, digital dementia, and even psychosis.

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