# Human psychics distinguish personal readings from growing AI services

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/computerized-clairvoyance-psychics-push-back-against-ai-generated-readings/
- Published: 2026-10-29T11:00:31+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T11:48:07+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ng-interactive/2026/oct/29/psychics-push-back-ai-readings
- Topics: AI, Technology

## Key points

- AI psychic services are expanding across apps and social media.
- Human practitioners say empathy and connection distinguish their work.
- Some are adding “no AI” clauses and cautioning clients about high-stakes advice.

## Summary

AI-generated psychics are spreading across apps and social platforms, prompting human practitioners to warn that automated readings lack the empathy and personal connection they consider central to their work. The shift matters in a lightly regulated industry where clients may seek guidance during difficult moments, and practitioners say it is becoming harder to distinguish human services from AI.

The Your AI Psychic app offers readings by chat, video and voice, as well as astrology and palm readings; users pay with coins, with packages priced from $9.99 for 82 coins to $99.99 for 1,180. Human psychics are adding “no AI” clauses to adverts, while some ask clients to share photos or videos to demonstrate they are real. Practitioners also caution against using readings for health or financial decisions, and warn that AI advice could worsen mental health crises for some vulnerable users.

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