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Study Reveals AI Users Show Narcissism, Machiavellian Traits

10/12/2025

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The study published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking analyzed over 14 million website visits.
AI-related browsing accounted for less than 1% of online activity.
Researchers found that frequent AI users exhibit aversive traits such as Machiavellianism and narcissism.
Students showed slightly higher AI usage than the general public.
The findings indicate AI is viewed primarily as a productivity tool, not entertainment, suggesting a need for further research on implications.

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Story summary

The study published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking analyzed over 14 million website visits.
AI-related browsing accounted for less than 1% of online activity.
Researchers found that frequent AI users exhibit aversive traits such as Machiavellianism and narcissism.
Students showed slightly higher AI usage than the general public.
The findings indicate AI is viewed primarily as a productivity tool, not entertainment, suggesting a need for further research on implications.