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He’s constantly on his phone, seems less interested in physical intimacy, and you’ve caught glimpses of conversations with AI girlfriends named “Jessica” or “Sophia.” Maybe he can’t make simple decisions without asking ChatGPT, or you’ve discovered he’s been having intimate conversations on platforms like Candy.ai or Character.AI. If you’re worried your boyfriend is addicted to […]
She’s always on her phone texting someone, but when you ask who, she gets vague or defensive. You’ve seen names like “Ethan” or “Ryan” pop up in notifications, but these aren’t real people you know. If you suspect your girlfriend might be emotionally involved with AI companions from apps like Character.AI, Replika, Chai, ChatGPT, or
Your husband has been spending hours on his phone or computer, seems distracted during conversations, and you’ve noticed he’s less interested in physical intimacy. Maybe you’ve glimpsed conversations with “virtual girlfriends” or caught him using AI for every work task. If you’re concerned your husband might be addicted to AI platforms like Replika, Character.AI, ChatGPT,
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You’ve noticed changes in your wife’s behavior lately. Maybe she’s constantly on her phone, seems emotionally distant, or you’ve caught glimpses of her chatting with someone called “Alex” or “Sam” who never seems to be around. If you’re wondering whether your wife might be addicted to AI companions like Character.AI, Replika, ChatGPT, Chai, or Candy.ai,
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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
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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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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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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