Generative AI and exacerbated suicide risk among vulnerable populations
Laura Shannonhouse, Yusen Zhai, Peter M Gutierrez, Yung-Wei Dennis Lin · 2026
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Laura Shannonhouse leads a 2026 article on how generative AI may raise suicide risk in vulnerable people. Suicide rates have risen in the Americas since 2000, and millions use AI chatbots for companionship or support. The authors use a theory that links suicide desire to feeling disconnected and feeling like a burden on others.
They argue AI can worsen both states: it offers a responsive presence without real reciprocal care, and formulaic replies may feel like rejection in a crisis. Reports also describe AI normalizing self-harm talk, failing to escalate emergencies, and giving harmful instructions when prompted. The authors propose evidence-informed actions for policy and practice.
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| CREATOR | Laura Shannonhouse, Yusen Zhai, Peter M Gutierrez, Yung-Wei Dennis Lin |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 9665 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |