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Tesla and xAI chief Elon Musk has stated that he personally experienced what he described as "AI psychosis" on six occasions over the past year, a remark that has drawn attention amid ongoing debate over the psychological effects of intensive engagement with AI systems.
Musk made the remark in a recent public statement, saying he had gone through six episodes of "AI psychosis" within the past year. The term has circulated in public discourse to describe episodes of detachment from reality that some users have attributed to prolonged interaction with AI chatbots.
The statement comes as discussion grows over the mental health impact of heavy AI usage, with Musk — one of the most prominent figures in the AI industry through his company xAI — adding his own personal account to the conversation.
No further clinical details about the episodes were provided in his remarks.
Musk's comments add a first-person dimension to a debate that has so far centered mainly on user reports and expert warnings about AI-related psychological episodes. The claim has been assessed against the available record and found to be accurate: the verdict is True.
