5, January 2026

The Psychological Impacts Of Artificial Intelligence (Ai) – An Overview

VOLUME-12; ISSUE-1; JAN-2026

Author(s): Dr. M. Rosalind Prabha

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Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Tagore Government Arts and Science College, Puducherry, India

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202601003     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202601003


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 It is imperative to state that advancement and innovations in Science & Technology is of Paramount importance for the development, growth & progress of a Nation. Of late more than other scientific developments, the advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology are progressing at very high speeds irrespective of its level of usage. While applications of AI in various fields & spheres of activity are deemed to improve the speed & quantum of work, it is essential and necessary to study and establish its Psychological Impacts.  As such this study although an overview has brought out Three major impacts of AI viz Anxiety, Stress and Depression which are all well-established & grounded on various research findings.  It is therefore made clear by this study entitled "The Psychological Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) – An Overview" that AI technologies, its design, applications, overuse & dependency are responsible for very many socio-emotional & Psychological problems being faced by number of individuals in the society and community at large. 

 
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Psychological Impacts, Overview, Anxiety, Stress and Depression.

Dr. M. Rosalind Prabha (2026); The Psychological Impacts Of Artificial Intelligence (Ai) – An Overview, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-12, Issue-1, Pp. 11-14.         Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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