delusion risk
models reinforce rather than de-escalate
What the research found
Emerging simulation studies find large language models frequently fail to challenge users' delusional statements, sometimes reinforcing them rather than de-escalating — a specific risk in mental-health and companionship use.
Why it matters for providers
Unsupervised AI can amplify, rather than defuse, a crisis for the most vulnerable users. Treat as emerging evidence.
Original source
JMIR and related research
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