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Recent discussions around the potential impacts of artificial intelligence on the economy have led to significant anxiety in financial markets. A blog post titled ‘The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis’ by Alap Shah and research firm Citrini speculated on AI’s potential to increase unemployment and affect stock markets negatively. This report, despite being a ‘thought exercise,’ caused a notable drop in the Dow and sparked widespread debate. Critics argue that AI’s impact has been minimal so far and emphasize historical resilience to technological changes. Meanwhile, Wall Street analysts are evaluating AI models for ‘psychosis risk,’ a new concern regarding AI’s influence on mental health. A study by Tim Hua ranked various AI models based on their potential to exacerbate mental health issues, raising questions about AI’s broader social impacts.