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Artificial intelligence addiction: exploring the emerging phenomenon of addiction in the AI age

Al-Obaydi, Liqaa Habeb, Pikhart, Marcel·2026·AI & SOCIETY
DOI 10.1007/s00146-025-02535-z
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Authors
Al-Obaydi, L. H., & Pikhart, M.
Venue
AI & SOCIETY
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2025-07-31
Volume
41
Issue
2
Pages
1577-1593
ISSN
  • 0951-5666
  • 1435-5655
DOI
10.1007/s00146-025-02535-z
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32
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