Is ChatGPT the World’s Worst Therapist?
It’s hard to imagine a worse idea for treating a mental health disorder than using a large language model (LLM) therapy chatbot.
Nature vs. Nurture: New Study Identifies a Predisposition to Addiction
Research on the relationship between brain size and substance abuse raises more questions than answers.
The Connection Between Cognitive Dissonance and Addiction
Cognitive dissonance leads to negative emotional states and irrational behavior, even for robots.
Are Blind Boxes Turning Kids Into Addicts?
The Chinese government is cracking down on the sale of blind boxes and blind decks because they cause addiction in children.
The Wall Street Journal Explainer on Ibogaine for Addiction Treatment
The Wall Street Journal sent a video team to Mexico to follow an opioid use disorder patient receiving ibogaine therapy.
Down a Rabbit Hole Toward AI Addiction
With help from The New York Times, we take a look at the growing problem of AI addiction.