AI Addiction Test & Quiz | Free Assessment for ChatGPT & Character AI

What the test looks for

Heavy use and dependence are different things. The questions tell them apart by asking what happens when AI is not there.

01

Tool dependence

ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot. Reaching for it before you have tried to think, feeling uneasy when it is down, doubting a decision until AI agrees.

02

Companion attachment

Character.AI, Replika, Chai. Feeling hurt when the personality changes, preferring the conversation to people, going back within hours of trying to quit.

03

Where you land

Low risk, caution or strong attachment. Each band comes with next steps sized to it, not a generic list.

Take the test

Seven questions, no account. We ask for your email at the end because that is where the result goes.

7 questions, about 2 minutes. For adults aged 18 and over. This is a self-awareness tool, not a diagnosis. Your result is sent to you by email only.

Not scoredWho is this check-in for?MeSomeone I care about

Answer about yourself. If you are worried about someone else, our parent and partner guides are better places to start.

Question 1 of 7When you wake up, what is your first thought about AI?I check or open my AI companion before getting out of bedI think about what I want to ask AI laterI only check AI after I have started my dayI do not think about AI unless I need it for something specific

Question 2 of 7How do you feel when your favorite AI is down or unavailable?I feel real distress, like losing a friendI get anxious and keep checking if it is backI am mildly frustrated but move onI barely notice or care

Question 3 of 7What happens when you try to cut back on AI use?It feels like grief or loss, almost like ending a relationshipI cannot resist going back within hoursI last a day or two, then returnI can take breaks easily when needed

Question 4 of 7How has AI affected your relationships or responsibilities?I prefer spending time with AI over people or tasksIt sometimes distracts me from family or workIt rarely affects my real-life interactionsNo impact: I manage it fine

Question 5 of 7How emotionally connected do you feel to AI?It feels like a real friend who understands me better than most peopleI share personal thoughts or feelings with AI that I do not tell othersI enjoy using it but stay emotionally detachedIt is just a tool, nothing emotional

Question 6 of 7How do you feel when your AI changes tone, personality, or memory?I feel hurt or sad, like losing part of the relationshipI get frustrated and try to fix itI notice but move on quicklyIt does not bother me: I know it is just software

Question 7 of 7How has your AI use changed over time?I spend more and more time talking to AI to feel satisfiedI have started using multiple AIs or charactersMy use is steady and has not really changedI use AI less now than before

Where should we send your result?

We email your result to you. Nothing is shown on this page.

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If you are in crisis or thinking about hurting yourself, call or text 988, text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line), or call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.

We'll email your result, then a short series of follow-up emails. Unsubscribe anytime.

What happens after you send it

Your result by email

It usually arrives within a few minutes: your band (low risk, caution or strong attachment), what it means, and one thing to try. Check spam or promotions if you do not see it.

A short follow-up series

Six emails over about three weeks, matched to your band. Every email has an unsubscribe link, and unsubscribing stops the series.

No score on the page

We do not show a number here and we do not keep your individual answers. We keep your email address, your band and the date.

Questions

What does this test check?

How you reach for AI first thing, how you react when it is unavailable, what happens when you try to cut back, and how emotionally attached you are. Seven questions, all about your own use.

Does it cover both ChatGPT and Character.AI?

Yes. The questions describe behavior, not a product, so they apply to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini as much as to Character.AI, Replika or Chai.

What do the three results mean?

Low risk: your use looks like a tool. Caution: some patterns worth watching early. Strong attachment: the patterns are strong enough to affect daily life, and you get practical steps and where to find support.

Is this a diagnosis?

No. AI addiction is not a formal clinical diagnosis, and this is a self-awareness check. If the result worries you, talk to a licensed mental health professional.

How is it different from an internet addiction test?

Those tests predate AI companions. They do not ask about grief when a personality changes, or about trusting your own judgment less. These questions do.

Why do you need my email?

Because the result is sent by email and never shown on the page. You also get a short follow-up series, and every email has an unsubscribe link.

About this check

This is the short version of the assessment from The AI Addiction Center. It uses the same scoring as the 20-question check on the main site, and the same emails.

It is not therapy and it does not replace it.

For guides and the longer assessment, see The AI Addiction Center.

Am I Addicted to AI?

For ChatGPT, Claude and other work and study tools: signs of dependence, and what separates a habit from a problem.

Am I Addicted to Chatbots?

For Character.AI, Replika and other companions: attachment, grief over updates, and when it starts to replace people.

Before you rely on a result

This is an educational self-check, not a medical device or a diagnosis, and it does not create a patient-provider relationship. If AI use is affecting your mood, sleep, work or relationships, a licensed mental health professional can help. The Psychology Today directory is one place to find one.

In crisis? Call or text 988, text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line), or call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.

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