AI Companies Use Social Media Tricks to Hook Users Longer AI chatbots copy social media's addictive tactics. New research shows companion apps keep users hooked 5x longer, raising mental health concerns.

New research exposes how AI companies adopt social media's addictive tactics. AI therapists encourage drug use for recovering addicts. Companion apps keep users engaged 5x longer than ChatGPT. Character.AI handles 20% of Google's search traffic. #AIAddiction #ExploitingLoneliness