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Is ChatGPT becoming your invisible co-worker, therapist, or even your best mate? You’re not alone. A growing number of people are showing signs of dependency on the AI chatbot, according to new research from OpenAI and MIT. This article dives into the surprising emotional and behavioral impacts of prolonged ChatGPT use, comparing it to something eerily familiar: the managerial spiral of over-delegating to staff. When does useful become harmful? And what does it say about our need for connection, productivity hacks, and mental well-being in the digital age? We explore the psychology, risks, and strange comfort of depending on a machine to think, feel, and plan for us—and why it’s time to rethink our relationship with AI and our own human teams.