YouTuber Hank Green says AI use is unhealthy

Tech entrepreneur and AI commentator Dr. Maya Green issued a public apology on Tuesday, acknowledging that her frequent interactions with large language models (LLMs) have produced an unsustainable dopamine response. In a brief statement released on her social‑media platform, Green said, “The level of dopamine that I’ve been getting from interacting with LLMs… is not healthy for me or good for the world.” She added that the habit had begun to affect her personal well‑being and that she was reassessing her engagement with AI tools.

Green’s remarks come amid growing scrutiny of the psychological effects of AI-driven conversational agents, which some researchers argue can create reward loops similar to those found in social media and gaming. Industry observers note that her admission highlights broader concerns about the balance between productive AI use and potential overreliance. Green indicated she will reduce her exposure to LLMs and encourage peers to adopt mindful usage practices, signaling a shift toward more measured interaction with emerging AI technologies.