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"Always Want to Use it for Everything": Understanding Young Adults' Perceptions of AI Dependence
Ashlee Milton, Leah Ajmani, Amy Heger +3
The growing integration of general-purpose AI chatbots into people's daily lives has raised concerns about the potential for unhealthy dependence, particularly among young adults.…
cs.AI2026
Psychological Influences of Conversational AI: Research and Design Directions for Reducing Harm and Promoting Well-Being
Jina Suh, Mihaela Vorvoreanu, Forough Poursabzi-Sangdeh +5
As conversational AI systems become increasingly integrated into daily life, their potential effects on user well-being require ongoing attention. While consumer-facing generalist…
cs.CY2026
From Risk Avoidance to User Empowerment in AI Mental Health Crisis Support
Benjamin Kaveladze, Arka Ghosh, Leah Ajmani +11
People experiencing mental health crises frequently turn to open-ended generative AI (GenAI) chatbots for support. However, rather than providing immediate assistance, some GenAI c…