AI app addiction raises alarms for mental health, IIM Lucknow study reveals
2 min readNew DelhiMay 26, 2026 10:53 AM IST A new study by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow has raised concerns over the psychological and social risks posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) companion applications. By analysing more than 157,000 user reviews, researchers found evidence of emotional dependence, addictive behaviour, and harmful impacts on…