Mark Johnson

Mark is our editor-in-chief at The AI Addiction Center. Mark is a technology expert with 15 years+ in his field. His expertise covers a broad of topics relating to AI addiction and recovery.

Peer Support Networks Fill Gap in Professional AI Addiction Treatment

AI Addiction Center News & Research / / July 10, 2025

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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What the First Scientific Studies on AI Companions Mean for Your Mental Health

The AI Addiction Center Blog / / May 13, 2025

New research validates what we’ve been seeing in clinical practice—and changes how we should think about AI relationships. For months, we’ve been working with clients at The AI Addiction Center who describe intense emotional relationships with AI companions. When we tell colleagues about these cases, we often get skeptical looks. “How can someone really be

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First Controlled Studies on AI Companion Relationships Validate Clinical Observations

AI Addiction Center News & Research / / May 6, 2025

Published: May 6, 2025 New controlled research from Princeton University and Syracuse University confirms patterns that AI addiction specialists have been documenting in clinical practice, according to experts at The AI Addiction Center who work daily with individuals navigating complex AI relationships. The research represents the first rigorous scientific investigation into how AI companion relationships

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MIT Study Reveals AI’s Second Most Popular Use is Sexual Role-Playing, Raising Addiction Concerns

AI Addiction Center News & Research / / January 24, 2025

Breaking Analysis | The AI Addiction Center | January 24, 2025 New research from MIT exposes unprecedented levels of intimate AI usage, with experts warning of “addictive intelligence” crisis affecting millions of users worldwide. Groundbreaking analysis of one million ChatGPT interaction logs by MIT researchers Pat Pataranutaporn and Robert Mahari has revealed a startling pattern:

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The Rise of Addictive Intelligence: Why MIT Researchers Are Sounding the Alarm About AI Companion Dependencies

The AI Addiction Center Blog / / January 21, 2025

Published by The AI Addiction Center | January 21, 2025 The Hidden Crisis Behind AI’s Seductive Power While technology leaders debate artificial general intelligence and regulatory frameworks, a more immediate crisis is unfolding in millions of bedrooms, offices, and quiet corners around the world. MIT researchers Pat Pataranutaporn and Robert Mahari have issued a stark

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