In a bid to combat information overload and encourage meaningful engagement, many UX designers are reintroducing brief delays in digital interfaces. These strategic pauses—dubbed “intentional friction”—draw upon psychological research and analog-era practices to foster more mindful online experiences.

A recent report by Futurism.com highlights alarming cases where individuals have developed severe psychosis after using AI chatbots like ChatGPT. Notably, some affected individuals had no prior history of mental health issues, raising concerns about the potential risks of AI interactions.