Episode 1782 • • 45:53 - 48:10
1782: Circularity
AI Chatbot Addiction, 12-Step Recovery and Workplace Misuse
Clinicians in California are reporting cases of "chatbot addiction" among young men, treating the issue with 12-step programs similar to those used for porn or drug addiction. In a separate incident, a remote worker was fired after it was discovered she had been using ChatGPT to perform her entire job, including writing HR manuals and terminating staff. These cases highlight the growing concern over AI's impact on the human dopamine system and professional integrity.