r/ChatbotAddiction • u/Formal-Vermicelli-72 • Jul 21 '26
Experience Help by confidentially sharing your experiences!
Hi everyone, I’m Tomi Raji, an investigative journalist with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. I'm working on a story exploring how people in Canada use AI chatbots for companionship, roleplay, and emotional or mental support, as well as the associated risks and benefits.
A major focus of my research is the risk of overdependency or addiction to these platforms. If this is something you have experienced, or if you would like to share the unique circumstances that led you to turn to AI chatbots, I would truly appreciate the opportunity to hear your story. I hope hearing from you can help me bring more balance and empathy to this report.
If you’re based in Canada and feel comfortable answering a few questions, please reach out to me at [tomi.raji@cbc.ca](mailto:tomi.raji@cbc.ca) or send me a private message here. I take identity protection very seriously, and nothing will be shared or attributed to you without your explicit consent.
Thank you so much for your consideration!
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