Are We Becoming Addicted to Artificial Intelligence?

In the context of the increasingly prominent role of artificial intelligence (AI) in our daily lives, our latest survey raised an important question: 

Should we be afraid of our increasing closeness and addiction to AI in the pursuit of constant optimization?

The results reveal interesting trends in how people perceive AI and their personal boundary with it.

What do the numbers say?

• 46% of respondents say: „Yes, we should not rely solely on AI“
  This is the most chosen option, clearly showing concern about excessive dependence. Although people use AI, there is an awareness that full reliance on it can be risky – especially regarding human creativity, critical thinking, and the ability to empathize.
• 31% share the opinion „Yes, let’s not forget who we are“
  This response emphasizes the need to preserve our identity as humans. In a world where AI can “think,” “create,” and “decide,” many people fear losing the sense of authenticity and meaning.
• 20% admit: „Yes, one becomes addicted“
  This is an acknowledgment of the psychological side of the issue. Similar to social networks, AI solutions offer speed, convenience, and results – but this can lead to addiction. The ability to delegate thinking also leads to the danger of laziness, dependence, and loss of one’s judgment.
• 3% state: „I don’t use it and I’m not interested“
  This minority shows that AI has not yet reached everyone, or that there is a conscious choice to stay away from it. Although small, this group reminds us that there are people seeking an alternative, perhaps more human path.

What do these results mean?

The survey clearly outlines a dominant opinion: people do not deny AI, but feel the boundary that should not be crossed. The strongest concern is not the progress of technology itself, but the risk of losing ourselves in it – losing the human side, independent thought, and the feeling of real choice.

The second most popular response confirms this trend – AI is not just a tool, but a factor that can influence our identity and values. The problem is not with the technology, but with its excessive use without a conscious framework.

What conclusions can we draw: Technological progress and personal responsibility

The results of the survey show that there is a mature awareness in society of the potential, but also of the risks of AI. People do not want to give up technology, but seek balance. This is a signal to everyone – both to users and to developers – that the future of AI should be not only effective but also ethical and humane.