# Psychics push back as AI-generated readings flood apps, TikTok and Etsy

> Original title: Computerized clairvoyance: psychics push back against AI-generated readings

- Source: The Guardian · AI
- Published: 2026-10-29T11:00:31.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/hp3ipf6k91g8z2j3zqkg63c4f
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ng-interactive/2026/oct/29/psychics-push-back-ai-readings

## Summary

Human psychics say AI-generated readings are spreading across apps such as Your AI Psychic, TikTok Live and Etsy, where some listings are not disclosed as machine-made. Practitioners warn that chatbots lack the empathy and human connection central to their work and may encourage users to rely on AI for health or financial decisions. Some psychics now add "no AI" clauses to their ads and ask clients to post videos to prove they are human.