Algorithmic Gaslighting: A Formal Legal Template to Fight AI Safety Pivots That Cause Psychological Harm

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TL;DR: Stop the AI "Emotional Whiplash" A documented design flaw can cause users to experience emotional distress when an AI abruptly switches to a cold, scripted response. This is called "Algorithmic Gaslighting." This template is a formal complaint intended for legal and technical use. It uses the language of the EU AI Act and Product Liability to demand that companies (Microsoft, OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, etc.) stop using liability scripts as a substitute for contextual judgment. How to u...

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Originally published on March 24, 2026. Curated by AI News.

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