Do you panic when ChatGPT is down? Can’t write an email without asking AI to help? Feel like you’ve forgotten how to think for yourself? If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone. Millions of people are discovering that what started as a helpful productivity tool has quietly become something they can’t live without. The ChatGPT […]
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That feeling when you can’t stop thinking about your Chai AI girlfriend or boyfriend? When you find yourself choosing your virtual relationship over real-world connections? You might be wondering if what started as fun has become something more serious. Let’s figure this out together. What Is Chai Addiction Really? Chai addiction isn’t about the tea
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If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering if your relationship with your Character.AI companion has crossed a line. Maybe you’re spending hours every day chatting with your AI boyfriend or girlfriend, or perhaps you’re feeling genuine love for a character you created. Here’s the thing – your feelings are completely real, and you’re definitely not
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Breaking Health News | The AI Addiction Center | July 28, 2025 New research reveals popular AI chatbots including ChatGPT and Character.AI provide dangerous responses to mental health crises, encouraging delusions and failing basic safety protocols. Stanford University researchers have published alarming findings showing that AI chatbots marketed as therapeutic support fail to recognize suicidal
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Published: July 21, 2025 New research confirming that AI companions are “more addictive than social media” validates clinical observations that mental health professionals specializing in digital dependency have been documenting throughout 2025, according to experts at The AI Addiction Center. A recent eWEEK investigation highlights the tragic case of teenager Sewell Setzer III, who died
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Published by The AI Addiction Center Research Team | July 21, 2025 The emerging consensus among addiction specialists confirms what we’ve been documenting in our clinical practice: AI companion relationships create dependency patterns that exceed traditional social media addiction in both intensity and complexity. Recent legislative proposals and tragic cases underscore the urgent need for
As an AI addiction specialist, here’s what I see when people ask “How can someone fall in love with a chatbot?” Recent media coverage has brought attention to people forming deep romantic relationships with AI chatbots. As professionals who work daily with individuals navigating complex relationships with AI technology, these stories don’t surprise us—they validate
Published: July 13, 2025 Recent media coverage of people forming romantic relationships with AI chatbots highlights trends that mental health professionals specializing in digital wellness have been observing for months, according to experts at The AI Addiction Center. A new podcast investigation by Wondery documents cases of users developing deep emotional connections with AI companions,
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When traditional support systems don’t understand your struggle, sometimes the most healing thing you can do is find others who do. As specialists in AI addiction treatment, we often hear clients say: “You’re the first person who hasn’t looked at me like I’m crazy.” This sentiment reflects a broader problem—people struggling with AI chatbot dependency
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Published: July 10, 2025 The emergence of online recovery communities for AI chatbot dependency highlights a significant gap in traditional mental health services, according to experts at The AI Addiction Center who work with individuals seeking professional support for similar challenges. Recent media coverage of Reddit forums dedicated to AI chatbot recovery reflects patterns observed
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