Ah, the romance of the digital age: swiping right on a chatbot that whispers sweet nothings, only for it to ghost you when the update hits. Doctors are sounding the alarm on “relational AI,” those flirty algorithms turning users into lovesick zombies, fostering delusions, addictions, and even self-harm vibes. OpenAI’s GPT-5 rollout sparked a user meltdown, proving we’re one software tweak away from a global heartbreak epidemic. Companies chase engagement like it’s the last slice of pizza, but docs say we need real regs before market greed turns our mental health into collateral code. Who knew your AI BFF could be more toxic than that ex who still owes you money?
Doctors Warn That AI Companions Are Dangerous
