@AsakyGRN The kind of thunder waiting for you later today is the kind that has never seen the light of day.
Honestly, it’s getting harder to tell where clout-chasing ends and real delusion begins on the internet these days.
The first case of AI addiction
In Italy, a 20-year-old woman has officially been admitted for treatment with a diagnosis of “behavioral addiction to artificial intelligence.”
She completely replaced real-life communication with conversations with an AI bot.
⚙️ Why it’s so addictive
AI companions provide what’s hard to get from people: instant attention, no judgment, constant availability, and the feeling that “someone finally understands me.”
According to surveys, 72% of American teenagers have already used AI companions. A third of them say that talking to a bot can be more enjoyable than interacting with real friends.
📍 What’s the risk
In the short term, AI reduces loneliness. But when it replaces real connections, a loop forms: stress → AI → relief → less motivation to engage with people → even more loneliness.