A Critical Approach of ChatGPT's Impact on Everyday Life

A study by I. Mostowicz, published in the 2026 Springer volume 'AI generating New Habits. Critical Reflections', argues that ChatGPT's convenience may reduce meaningful social contact and undermine independent critical reasoning, based on qualitative interviews and secondary sources. The author warns that users increasingly replace human dialogue with AI-mediated exchanges, potentially weakening social relationships and promoting passive consumption of synthesized knowledge.

Abstract This article critically examines the multifaceted impact of ChatGPT on individuals’ everyday lives, with a particular focus on its influence on social interactions and intellectual engagement. While the AI chatbot offers convenient and instant access to information, this study argues that it may also contribute to a decline in meaningful social contact and a growing reliance on algorithmic thinking, potentially undermining independent critical reasoning. Drawing on a small sample of qualitative interviews, secondary sources and observational data, this article highlights how users increasingly replace genuine human dialogue with AI-mediated exchanges. This shift may weaken social relationships and diminish critical thinking through the passive consumption of synthesized knowledge. Access this chapter Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Similar content being viewed by others Notes - 1. Interview conducted by the author in October 2025. - 2. Interview conducted by the author in June 2025. References Abbas, M., Jam, F.A., Khan, T.I.: Is it harmful or helpful? Examining the causes and consequences of generative AI usage among university students. Int. J. Educ. Technol. High. Educ. 21 , Article 10 2024 Mengying Fang, C., Liu, A.R., Danry, V., Lee, E., Chan, S.W.T., Pataranutaporn, P., Maes, P., Phang, J., Lampe, M., Ahmad, L., Agarwal, S.: How AI and human behaviors shape psychological effects of chatbot use: a longitudinal randomized controlled study, MIT Media Lab 40. https://www.media.mit.edu/publications/how-ai-and-human-behaviors-shape-psychosocial-effects-of-chatbot-use-a-longitudinal-controlled-study/ https://www.media.mit.edu/publications/how-ai-and-human-behaviors-shape-psychosocial-effects-of-chatbot-use-a-longitudinal-controlled-study/ 2025 Dinesh, K., Smith, N., Kuraku, S., Samaah, F.: Study and analysis of Chat GPT and its impact on different fields of study. Int. J. Innov. Sci. Res. Technol. 8 3 2023 Lo, C.K.: What is the Impact of ChatGPT on Education? A Rapid Review of the Literature. Educ. Sci. MDPI 13 , 410 2023 Raile, P.: The usefulness of ChatGPT for psychotherapists and patients. Hum.Ities Soc. Sci. Commun. 11 , 47 2024 Sharma, S., Yadav, R.: Chat GPT—a technological remedy or challenge for education system. Glob. J. Enterp. Inf. Syst. 14 4 2022 Author information Authors and Affiliations Corresponding author Editor information Editors and Affiliations Ethics declarations Disclosure of Interests The author has no competing interest to declare that is relevant to the content of this article. Rights and permissions Copyright information © 2026 The Author s , under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG About this paper Cite this paper Mostowicz, I. 2026 . Is ChatGPT our Everything? A Critical Approach of the Chatbot’s Impact on Everyday Life. In: Giovagnoli, R., Mostowicz, I., Sigmund, T. eds AI generating New Habits. Critical Reflections. IS4SI 2025. Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics, vol 81. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-31732-2 9 Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-31732-2 9 Published: Publisher Name: Springer, Cham Print ISBN: 978-3-032-31731-5 Online ISBN: 978-3-032-31732-2 eBook Packages: Religion and Philosophy /search?facet-content-type=%22Book%22&package=41175&facet-start-year=2026&facet-end-year=2026 Philosophy and Religion R0 /search?facet-content-type=%22Book%22&package=43725&facet-start-year=2026&facet-end-year=2026 Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science /search?facet-content-type=%22Book%22&package=85345&facet-start-year=2026&facet-end-year=2026