'The algorithm is hacked': analysis of technology delusions in a modern-day cohort.
The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science November 3, 2025 Alaina V Burns, Kyle Nelson, Haley Wang et al. 7 citations
Delusions among people with psychosis increasingly incorporate the internet and new technologies. A review of medical records for 228 adults with psychosis treated between 2016 and 2024 found that over half (51.7%) described technology-related delusions. The odds of having such delusions rose about 15% each year, a statistically significant trend. Most subjects (88.2%) reported some delusional thought content. The findings suggest that clinicians should be aware of technology themes when assessing patients and training others.