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Generative AI, like ChatGPT and GPT-4, may significantly impact mental health, prompting a discussion on whether warning labels should be mandated. Just as the U.S. Surgeon General proposed warning labels for social media due to its adverse effects on adolescents’ mental health, the same considerations should extend to generative AI. The article explores the potential mental health risks posed by generative AI, such as over-reliance, misinformation, and cognitive impacts. It argues that users, particularly youth, may be at risk of negative mental health consequences from unchecked use of AI-generated content. A balanced approach combining voluntary adoption by AI makers and regulatory enforcement is suggested to ensure effective and consistent warnings. The efficacy of such warnings is debated, but even a small percentage of users benefiting could justify their implementation. Ultimately, the article calls for a nuanced discussion about the need for warning labels on generative AI to safeguard mental well-being.

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