Is ‘AI Sickness’ Real? Users Report Unease with AI-Generated Music

Is 'AI Sickness' Real? Users Report Unease with AI-Generated Music

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A growing number of users are reporting an unsettling feeling, dubbed “AI sickness,” linked to prolonged exposure to AI-generated music. These experiences, detailed in online discussions like a recent Reddit thread ([https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1nc04iw/getting_ai_sickness_from_ai_generated_music_is/]), describe feelings of unease and discomfort. One user reported that using platforms like Suno to generate music led to songs becoming persistently stuck in their head, disrupting sleep patterns. Now, simply hearing AI-produced music triggers a sense of anxiety. The phenomenon raises questions about the potential psychological effects of AI-generated content and whether it represents a widespread experience.