Research says AI chatbot dependence is real - interesting report

This report compiles early data on AI chatbot dependency - for anyone interested in digging into data and statistics. Findings mirror early-stage social media addiction research. You can view the report here. Some data points worth noting: 17-24% of adolescents show signs of AI dependence in longitudinal data Researchers are already identifying distinct “types” of AI addiction (e.g., escapism, pseudo-companionship) Higher daily usage is associated with increased loneliness, reduced real-world socialization, and greater emotional dependence submitted by /u/Write_Code_Sport [link] [comments.