addiction
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Seeing an opportunity, wellness startups have begun to design and market AI products that they say are tailor-made for people grappling with conditions such as depression, anxiety and addiction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
It's an unlikely venue for treating people with a digital addiction.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
Maybe this ban will save children from the hungry maw of social media addiction.
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026
"In particular, with conditions such as addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder we see a difficulty in breaking habits and shifting behavior. So, understanding the mechanics of behavioral flexibility may one day help us develop better treatments."
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Its committees have grappled with the question of technology addiction but haven’t made it an official diagnosis.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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