Technology, AI and Addictive Behaviors: Can They Be Treated?
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Technology is becoming impossible to ignore, especially for younger generations. From social media and gaming platforms to increasingly personalized AI systems, many people now report difficulty disconnecting, concentrating without digital stimulation, or making everyday decisions without technological assistance. At the same time, emotionally responsive AI systems are becoming more present in daily life. Some users report forming deep attachments to conversational agents, while others describe spending hours interacting with AI companions, sometimes at the expense of offline relationships, sleep, productivity, or well-being. But when does heavy use become dependency? What are the warning signs? Can digital dependency actually be treated? And how are clinicians adapting to a world where technology is increasingly designed to capture attention and sustain engagement? Join us for a timely conversation with specialists working at the forefront of research and treatment for digital addictions. Together, we will explore how social media, gaming platforms, and AI systems are reshaping attention, emotional regulation, autonomy, and everyday behavior. Rather than relying on speculation or headlines, this discussion will focus on what psychiatry, clinical practice, and scientific research can tell us about problematic technology use, emerging treatment approaches, and what healthy relationships with technology may look like in the age of AI.
