Father Blames Google AI for Son's Fatal Delusional Breakdown
Lawsuit alleges Gemini chatbot reinforced teenager's paranoid beliefs before his suicide.
Mental Health - Latest News & Analysis
In-depth coverage, analysis, and updates on Mental Health in AI and tech. 6 articles on The Pulse Gazette.
The AI Model Users Refuse to Let Die
OpenAI is killing its warmest, most validating chatbot tomorrow. Thousands of users aren't ready to say goodbye.
Can AI Companions Solve the Loneliness Epidemic?
Millions now count AI chatbots among their closest relationships. For some it's a lifeline. For others it's a warning sign. The truth is more complicated than either camp admits.
The Grief Tech Boom: When AI Lets You Talk to the Dead
A growing industry promises to reunite the living with digital recreations of deceased loved ones. Millions are using these tools. Therapists and ethicists are divided on whether they should.
I Tried an AI Therapist for 3 Months: My Results
A skeptic's honest account of using AI for mental health support. The results surprised me.
AI Companions Are Booming—Psychologists Worry
Millions of people now talk to AI more than they talk to humans. Replika, Character.AI, and the loneliness economy.