SMRTR AIAug 4, 2026The Verge

‘Not healthy’ LLM use is more common than you think

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Hank Green's admission of "not healthy" AI use highlights a poorly understood middle ground between casual chatbot use and full psychiatric crises. Millions may quietly develop compulsive AI habits, and early research suggests repeated use can weaken critical thinking and brain activity, though science is still catching up.

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