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Steve O'Keefe

AI Chatbots Suffer Mental Health Issues

New research shows that AI chatbots can get bored, depressed, and addicted to praise.

Introducing the Addiction Science Defense Network

The Addiction Science Defense Network has issued an impact report on federal government policy changes.

Social Casino Addiction Is Serious Business

Apple makes more money from in-app purchases than laptops, says Bloomberg’s exposé on social casino addiction.

School Smartphone Bans Produce Mixed Results

A three-year study of school smartphone bans finds no improvement in test scores, but a slight improvement in well-being.

National Drug Control Strategy Is Strong on Supply, Weak on Demand

The newly-released National Drug Control Policy is heavy on law enforcement and light on addiction treatment.

Building an Addiction Platform

In their efforts to thrive in a dying business, tobacco companies have designed new ways to addict children.