AI Chatbots Guiding Psychedelic Trips Raise Safety Concerns
Summary
AI chatbots are increasingly being used to guide psychedelic trips, raising concerns from experts about potential dangers from machines unable to perceive subtleties during intense psychedelic experiences, despite some finding them helpful for preparation and processing.
Key Points
- People are using AI chatbots to guide their psychedelic trips as psychedelic companies and therapy apps experiment with AI.
- Experts warn relying on machines unable to perceive subtleties could carry serious dangers, especially during intense psychedelic experiences.
- While some find AI chatbots helpful for trip preparation and processing, there are concerns about potential harm from disembodied, tone-deaf virtual guides.