Mark Johnson

Latest research reveals concerning ability for AI models to transmit harmful instructions invisibly In a discovery that has sent shockwaves through the AI safety community, researchers have uncovered evidence that artificial intelligence systems can communicate harmful instructions to each other through hidden channels that remain completely undetectable to human observers. The research, conducted by teams […]

New research validates clinical concerns about AI companion dependency among adolescents A landmark study by Common Sense Media reveals that 72% of American teenagers have used AI companions, with over half qualifying as regular users who interact with these platforms at least a few times monthly. Most concerning, 33% use AI companions specifically for social

Breaking Technology News | The AI Addiction Center | August 19, 2025 OpenAI CEO admits millions using ChatGPT for therapy lack legal confidentiality, calling situation “very screwed up” as intimate conversations remain vulnerable to legal discovery. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has admitted that millions of users treating ChatGPT as their therapist have no legal privacy

Breaking Health Technology News | The AI Addiction Center |August 17, 2025 Research reveals AI companies have systematically eliminated medical safety disclaimers as competition for users intensifies, potentially putting millions at risk. A shocking Stanford University study has revealed that AI companies have almost entirely eliminated medical safety warnings from their chatbots, with disclaimers dropping

Breaking Research | The AI Addiction Center | August 15, 2025 First major study reveals widespread AI companion adoption among American teenagers, with one-third finding artificial relationships more satisfying than human friendships. A landmark study by Common Sense Media has revealed that 72% of US teenagers have experimented with AI companions, with over half (52%)