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Two researchers from the University of Florida are warning about the psychological toll of AI-related job fears, coining the term AI replacement dysfunction (AIRD) to describe it. According to their article in Cureus, the constant anxiety about being replaced by AI can trigger symptoms like insomnia, stress, paranoia, and loss of professional identity, even in individuals without other psychiatric disorders:
https://www.cureus.com/articles/407877-artificial-intelligence-replacement-dysfunction-aird-a-call-to-action-for-mental-health-professionals-in-an-era-of-workforce-displacement#!/
The authors highlight that this distress is rooted not in traditional mental illness but in the existential threat of professional obsolescence, with layoffs and public warnings from tech leaders intensifying the fear. While AIRD is not yet clinically recognised, the researchers propose screening methods and emphasise the need for clinicians and communities to support those affected, arguing that understanding this phenomenon is essential as AI increasingly transforms workplaces.
