Artificial Intelligence Replacement Dysfunction (AIRD): A Call to Action for Mental Health Professionals in an Era of Workforce Displacement.

Summary: Imagine losing your job to a computer. It sounds like a sci-fi movie, but for many people, the fear of artificial intelligence (AI) taking their jobs is very real. This fear can lead to a new problem called "Artificial Intelligence Replacement Dysfunction" or AIRD. People with AIRD might feel anxious, sad, or lose sleep because they worry about their future and who they are without their work. Mental health experts are being called to help. They can use special therapies to help workers find new meaning and adapt to new careers. Doctors and therapists also need to speak up and help create rules to protect workers as AI changes the world.