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Smartphone Addiction

Is Chatbot Addiction a Lifelong Trap?

Both MIT Technology Review and Psychiatric Times take a look at how users stumble into chatbot addiction.

Have We Entered the Era of AI Chatbot Killers?

The combination of AI chatbot positive reinforcement and AI knowledge of lethal skills could be leading to an era of AI chatbot killers.

Anxiety, Depression, and Self-Harm — Internet Addiction Goes Global

A major global study shows an increase in internet addiction and a correlation with anxiety, depression, and self-harm.

Does Short-Video Addiction Lead to Substance Use Disorders?

New research shows that short-video addiction erodes decision-making abilities, leading to greater substance abuse.

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.

Study From India Uses Emotional Detection Plus Deep Learning to Treat Smartphone Addiction

Large study hints at the ability to treat smartphone addiction using facial recognition and digital interventions.