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T his article explores the psychological, cognitive, social, and environmental consequences of our growing reliance on AI and proposes a call to action for responsible, sustainable engagement in the digital era. 1. A Surge in Pointless Prompts and Digital Conversations From asking AI for jokes to daily horoscopes or emotional pep talks, users increasingly turn to language models not just for work or productivity, but for entertainment and companionship. While casual AI use may seem benign, the scale of usage turns it into a serious resource concern. For instance, a single user engaging in “just one more” conversation may not feel wasteful, but multiplied by millions, this leads to an enormous energy footprint.

In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), our relationship with this transformative technology has shifted from mere utility to near-dependency. AI answers questions, drafts content, solves problems, and even lends an ear when we need someone, or something, to talk to. But as this ease becomes habit, and then overuse, it’s time to ask a pressing question: What is the hidden cost of excessive AI use?

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