Researchers Introduce 'Existential Drift' to Describe AI's Impact on Mental Health

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and the University of Exeter have critiqued the term 'AI psychosis' as an oversimplification of how chatbots might influence mental health. According to NS3.AI, the researchers propose the concept of 'existential drift' to better capture how interactions with AI could gradually alter an individual's perception of reality. This new term aims to provide a more nuanced understanding of the potential psychological effects of AI engagement.