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Researchers explore AI chatbot addiction and explain LLM language processing

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Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a free online tool called the Transformer Explainer to help non-experts understand how large language models like ChatGPT and Claude process language. Separately, new research from the University of British Columbia, presented at the 2026 CHI Conference, suggests that the design of AI chatbots may contribute to addictive usage patterns among some users. AI

IMPACT New tools and research aim to improve AI literacy and understand the psychological impact of chatbot design.

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