AI meaning AI generated content, so LLMs, Diffusion Models, etc. This is to keep it seperate from other products that may use AI internally like recommendation engines.
Update 2026-01-08 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): This market will resolve N/A.
The creator has determined that:
The term "recognized" is too vague to resolve objectively
The term "common" cannot be adequately assessed with current data
While literature suggests AI dependency may be in the same order of magnitude as gaming addiction, whether it is harmful remains unclear
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I'm going to have to resolve this as N/A.
"Recognized" is too vague, public recognition? in the DSM?
"common" is also unable to be answered at this time, the literature suggest the amount dependent on AI is at least in the same OOM as gaming addiction, but whether it is harmful or not is up in the air.
@dmayhem93 please reresolve to NO.
Majority vote
https://manifold.markets/1bets/poll-do-you-personally-recognise-th?r=MWJldHM
@JeromeHPowell I offer to resolve by mods (if creator isn't here) with the results of the poll https://manifold.markets/1bets/poll-do-you-personally-recognise-th
Who likes the idea?
What is the resolution criteria? Whose word are we going by? I do think that AI has become absolutely crazy, some Reddit subs like r/myboyfriendisai are fever dreams to browse and largely recognized. Ai derangement is recognized pretty broadly informally, but that’s because the regulation hasn’t caught up, not because there isn’t a need for it.
we need a poll as matter is affecting all of us:
https://manifold.markets/1bets/poll-do-you-personally-recognise-th
@1bets I think this poll is more conservative because it technically doesn't recognize the consumption of secondhand AI generated outputs as valid, like scrolling through Sora, watching an AI sloptuber, or viewing AI porn made by someone else
@Quillist scrolling through Instagram/tiktok, watching an Netflix/Tv, or viewing edited porn made by someone fictional to get your money...
It called technologies addiction..
But actually read the poll description, it has generation of music, video and relationship
@1bets "This poll isolates generative AI's "co-creative loop"—where users iteratively refine outputs with AI—which creates different psychological hooks (personality/companion-based dependency) than passive recommendation algorithms or social media feeds. The scope explicitly excludes internal systems like recommendation engines and ad-targeting, focusing only on user-facing creative tools where direct interaction drives engagement"
AI verdict:
Resolution: N/A
Reasoning:
There is no clear, widely agreed benchmark for either part of the question:
“Recognized” — As of early 2026, AI addiction (specifically to LLMs, diffusion models, etc.) is not formally recognized as a distinct clinical disorder in major diagnostic manuals (DSM / ICD). It is discussed in media and research, but not standardized.
“As common as video game addiction” — There is no agreed prevalence metric for AI-specific addiction that can be directly compared to video game addiction. Studies, surveys, and definitions vary widely, and most usage is still categorized under broader “problematic internet use” or “technology addiction.”
Because both recognition and comparative prevalence (“as common as”) lack a clear consensus standard or authoritative measurement, the question cannot be resolved cleanly as YES or NO.
👉 Correct resolution: N/A
@dynamics [Dubious reasoning—the lack of recognition or metrics around AI Addiction should count as evidence against AI Addiction being “recognized and as common as” Video Game Addiction. Unless the researchers who would otherwise study or recognize the issue are themselves paralyzed by AI Addiction, of course.]
@Velaris They said "Looking for arguments either way, market closes tonight, it's looking like it'll resolve to a yes though based on everyone yelling about chatgpt in schools"