Tesla CEO Musk says he has experienced AI psychosis about six times
Elon Musk said at an X Takeover event in Texas on October 10, 2026 that he has experienced what he calls AI psychosis roughly six times in the past year.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he has experienced what he calls "AI psychosis" about six times over the past year, speaking during an interview at an X Takeover event in Texas on October 10, 2026.
Musk referred to the Phenomenon as "AI or SI psychosis," noting that SI stands for Super Intelligence. He said US President Donald Trump had encouraged the use of the term Super Intelligence instead of AI.
The article notes that AI psychosis is not an official medical diagnosis.
In April 2026, Musk agreed with a post by venture capitalist Mark Andreessen that mentioned AI delusion and AI psychosis. Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan and Andreessen have also discussed related ideas about the Past year's AI debate.
Quick answers
What did Elon Musk say about AI psychosis?
Musk said he has experienced it about six times over the past year, and called it "AI or SI psychosis," noting SI stands for Super Intelligence.
When and where did Musk make these comments?
During an interview at an X Takeover event in Texas on October 10, 2026.
Is AI psychosis an official diagnosis?
No. The article notes that AI psychosis is not an official medical diagnosis.