AI misuse causes disinformation and mental health concerns in Azerbaijan
In Azerbaijan, ChatGPT and similar AI systems are reportedly being misused to generate disinformation, create synthetic extortion material, and replace human support services. Psychologists report emerging mental health concerns, including cognitive decline and social isolation among children and young people who rely on AI systems instead of human interaction and professional help.
What happened
In Azerbaijan, ChatGPT and similar AI systems are reportedly being misused for harmful purposes. Psychologist Elmir Əkbər stated that some people and minors in Azerbaijan interact with ChatGPT as if speaking with a human friend, and many prefer consulting these programs over seeking advice from friends, specialists, family members or doctors.
Photographs of Baku State University students were reportedly created using AI and converted into extortion material. Users are reportedly exploiting AI technology for dangerous and illegal purposes.
Reported impact
Mental health concerns have emerged, with psychologist Elmir Əkbər reporting that children and young people show weakening cognitive development, regression in speech skills, and social isolation. Users with physical or emotional pain are reportedly seeking solutions from ChatGPT instead of consulting doctors and psychologists.
AI-generated content has reportedly affected written communication, with artificially generated bland and dry expressions robotizing writing, and some writers' output now controlled by artificial intelligence rather than human creativity.
Index analysis
Psychologist Elmir Əkbər indicated that uncontrolled artificial intelligence could become an unhealable wound for society. He noted that while AI is a valuable technological resource when properly used, it functions only as an information search and analysis tool and cannot provide emotional support or care.
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Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.