Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) use and dependence: an approach from behavioral economics

“The results suggest that young adults exhibit low perceived dependence on GenAI tools but show differential reinforcement values based on usage duration or delay conditions. This behavioral economics approach provides novel insights into decision-making patterns related to AI chatbots use, emphasizing the need for further research to understand the psychological and social factors influencing dependence on AI technologies.”Quoted verbatim from the abstract.