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AI and us, together in a troubled world

World Mental Health Day 2026 highlights AI's profound mental health impact amidst global uncertainties. The author, with a psychology background, stresses AI's disruptive arrival, intensifying existing challenges like war, economic instability, and climate change. AI's rapid, pervasive integration into daily life fosters "Artificial Intelligence Overload," causing information deluge, verification burdens, and emotional distress. This relentless technological acceleration makes opting out impossible, causing immense pressure. The burden is especially heavy for psychologically vulnerable individuals, exacerbating global challenges.

LiveMint · Mala Bhargava · about 10 hours ago

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