Elon Musk says he experiences ‘cyber psychosis’ over AI
Elon Musk admitted to having ‘cyber psychosis’—a self-described condition tied to AI—during a recent event. He estimated he has experienced it ‘half a dozen times’ this year, linking it to interactions with AI systems. The term, popularized in tech circles, refers to delusional thinking influenced by AI, though Musk used it more humorously to describe overenthusiasm about AI’s capabilities, such…
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- Elon Musk says he has experienced ‘cyber psychosis’—AI-induced delusions—‘half a dozen times’ this year
- Palantir’s CTO claims AI researchers use smoking as a ‘signal’ of belief in AI breakthroughs, though unproven
- Apollo Global Management states AI has delivered ‘zero financial payoff’ to corporate America outside tech
Musk’s comments follow broader industry trends where AI skepticism is dismissed as ‘psychosis.’ Palantir’s CTO, Shyam Sankar, claimed AI researchers are adopting quirky signals—like smoking—to signal belief in AI’s imminent breakthroughs, though no evidence supports this. Meanwhile, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly relied on AI for parenting, while Marissa Mayer turned to an AI assistant to describe her daughter’s traits. Critics argue this over-reliance on AI reflects a dangerous industry-wide delusion, with Apollo Global Management noting AI has yet to deliver measurable financial returns outside tech.
Elon Musk says he has ‘cyber psychosis’. Do you too?
The Guardian AI · 27 October 2026
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