ChatGPT Addiction Alert: Heavy Users Developing “AI Friendships”
March 25, 2025 | By FlashpointNews Team A groundbreaking MIT/OpenAI study reveals heavy ChatGPT users are showing warning signs of digital addiction—with some even treating the AI as a confidant. Here’s what 12,000 users’ behavior tells us about AI’s psychological risks. The Addiction Checklist: 4 Red Flags 1️⃣ Preoccupation – Constantly thinking about ChatGPT interactions2️⃣ Withdrawal – Anxiety when unable to access the…