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Microsoft’s AI chief raises alarm over ‘AI psychosis’ reports

Author
Rachelle Abbott
Published
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://shows.acast.com/tech-science-daily/episodes/microsofts-ai-chief-raises-alarm-over-ai-psychosis-reports

Microsoft’s head of artificial intelligence said he’s being “kept awake at night” as more people report suffering from “AI psychosis”.


David Shrier, Professor of Practice, AI & Innovation at Imperial College London, told us "if someone is experiencing a psychotic episode, the AI might inadvertently reinforce the psychosis."


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Russell Epstein, Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, told us how they used neuroimaging and virtual reality to identify two brain regions that help humans maintain their sense of direction while moving around.


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-US gamers will see a price hike for Sony’s PlayStation 5 console


-Google have unveiled their 10th generation of phone.


-A seabird that only poops while flying


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