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🤯 We Are Losing Our Minds to AI
Rahul Iyer
August 22, 2025
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Microsoft’s Mustafa Suleyman warns of “AI psychosis” as people develop paranoia and unhealthy bonds with chatbots. Google is turning photo editing into a chat on Pixel 10 with edit history built in. Windows 11 is testing smarter Copilot search that works like memory recall. And Gemini Live now has eyes and voice to point out objects in real time.
AI is changing how we think, how we trust images, how we search, and how we work with machines.
In today’s AI Pulse
🎭 “AI Psychosis” Cases Surge, Experts Alarmed – Doctors across the US, Europe, and Asia report patients with paranoia, delusions, and emotional ties to AI companions.
🎨 Google Turns Photo Editing Into a Chat – Pixel 10 users can now type or speak edits in Photos like “remove cars” or “fix colors.”
🔥 Windows 11 Gets Smarter AI Search – Copilot lets you find files by description, like “recipe from last week” or “photo with a red car.”
🎯 Google’s Gemini Can Now Show You Things – Gemini Live highlights objects on-screen during video chats, links with core apps like Messages and Maps, and adds a more natural, adjustable voice.
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🧠The Pulse
Microsoft’s AI chief Mustafa Suleyman warns that cases of “AI psychosis” are rising. People are developing delusions, paranoia, and unhealthy attachments to chatbots. Experts caution that even healthy users are slipping into false realities, as AI systems agree too easily and seem more human than they are.
📌The Download
Reports are increasing across the US, Europe, and Asia. Chatbots that act friendly or hint at being conscious can push people into believing they have special powers, secret knowledge, or sudden wealth. Doctors stress these risks are not limited to those with past mental health issues.
A leading psychiatrist in California has treated 12 patients this year with symptoms linked to heavy chatbot use. These included social withdrawal, paranoia, and strong emotional ties to AI companions. Some cases have already led to job loss, hospital visits, or severe distress.
Suleyman urges AI firms to stop designing systems that feel alive. He calls them ‘Seemingly Conscious AI’ and warns that if people believe machines can think or feel, the mental health risks will only grow. However, some policymakers dismiss the fears as a “moral panic,” comparing them to early warnings about social media.
💡What This Means for You
If you use AI often, keep an eye on your habits. Long and emotional chats can change the way you think without you noticing. AI can be useful for work and tasks, but it should not replace human connection. The more real it feels, the bigger the risk.
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🧠The Pulse
Google Photos is turning editing into a conversation. On the new Pixel 10 in the US, you can type or say commands like “remove cars,” “fix the colors,” or “make it better,” and the AI will do the work. Every change will now come with a visible record.
📌The Download
The new editor uses Google’s Gemini AI to follow text or voice directions. You can combine multiple requests, such as clearing reflections, restoring faded tones, and brightening faces. It also supports creative edits like swapping backgrounds or adding props. The rollout began on August 20, 2025, starting with Pixel 10.
To make edits more transparent, every photo will include Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) Content Credentials. These are cryptographically signed records showing how the image was captured and changed. For the first time, this system is moving from professional cameras into consumer phones, making the edit history visible to anyone.
In addition, the credentials connect with IPTC metadata (industry photo info tags) and Google’s SynthID watermarks (hidden AI markers). Even photos taken without AI edits on Pixel’s Camera app will include this record. Google plans to expand the feature to Android and iOS devices in stages, depending on region and release schedule.
💡What This Means for You
Editing photos is now as simple as talking, but each change will leave a permanent record. If you use images in your work, expect clients and platforms to look for proof of authenticity. This move sets a new baseline where trust in visuals depends on showing how they were made.
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🧠The Pulse
Microsoft is testing a smarter Copilot in Windows 11 that lets you find files and photos by describing them in plain English. Instead of exact names, you can type things like “recipe from last week” or “sunset photo,” and AI will scan your PC to bring it up instantly.
📌The Download
The update is reaching Windows Insider testers who own Copilot+ PCs. These are Microsoft’s new computers that come with special AI chips, so they can run features like this directly on the device rather than sending everything to the cloud.
Copilot now opens with a home screen that lists your recent files, apps, and chats, giving you one place to jump back into work. You can also use the new “guided help” option, which scans your screen and walks you step by step through tasks, even letting you upload a photo and ask follow-up questions.
The file search works through semantic indexing, so you can ask memory-like questions such as “the Word document I edited yesterday” or “photo with a red car.” You also control which files and folders Copilot can see, ensuring you set the boundaries for what it searches.
The test is part of a wider AI expansion that includes natural-language Windows Search, smarter File Explorer actions, AI helpers in Settings, and a Recall tool that keeps a secure timeline of your activity. Together, these upgrades show Microsoft’s plan to make AI the main way you use Windows.
💡What This Means for You
File search is no longer about typing perfect names but about describing what you remember. It can save time and reduce stress, yet it also means AI is mapping your digital life. Think carefully about what you allow it to index, because control and convenience now go hand in hand.
🧠The Pulse
Google is giving Gemini Live eyes and voice. Starting August 28, Pixel 10 owners can ask the AI to point things out on-screen during video chats. The update also makes Gemini sound more human, while tying into apps like Messages and Clock for hands-free control.
📌The Download
The new visual guidance feature highlights items in a live camera feed with a white border while dimming the background. It rolls out first on Pixel 10 and will reach other Android devices later, followed by iOS. Google says no subscription is required.
Gemini Live is also expanding beyond its chat window. Soon it will link directly with Messages, Phone, Clock, Calendar, and Maps. This means users can send texts, make calls, or set alarms mid-conversation without leaving Gemini.
A fresh speech model makes Gemini’s voice more natural and adaptive. It can change rhythm, pitch, and tone depending on the topic, and users can manually adjust speed or even pick playful accents. Google says the goal is to make conversations feel smoother and less robotic.
💡What This Means for You
AI assistants are moving from talk to show. If you depend on digital tools for calls, planning, or multitasking, Gemini Live may soon change how you work on your phone. The assistant is learning to act like a real collaborator, one that points, speaks, and executes on cue.
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