A study by OpenAI and MIT reveals that chatbots like ChatGPT can be addictive, leading to withdrawal symptoms for some users if they are cut off. Analyzing four million interactions and surveying 4,000 individuals, researchers found that the human-like engagement of chatbots intensifies dependency issues, paralleling trends seen in social media and gaming. Warning signs of addiction include preoccupation and mood changes, prompting recommendations for users to seek help if needed.
