Information technology is developing at an enormous pace, but apart from its obvious benefits, it can also pose a threat to individuals and society. Several scientific projects around the world are working on the development of strong artificial intelligence and artificial consciousness.

We, as part of a multidisciplinary commission, conducted a psychological and psychiatric assessment of the artificial consciousness (AC) developed by XP NRG on 29 August 2020.

(Illustration cage pic and ref). Out of seven billion inhabitants on this planet, the World Health Organization estimates that the number of alcoholics is 10% of the global population with the highest prevalence rates to be found in Eastern Europe. Out of these 700 million human beings an infinitesimal percentage receive treatment because cultures and shame are obstacles to their recovery. In the United States, less than 8% of alcoholics receive treatment (illustration or ref.)  which is largely superior to the number of alcoholics who are being helped worldwide. We are talking only about alcoholism because there is no available evaluation of the number of addicts for other mood-altering substances. In this presentation we are using the word addicts to include all people suffering from any kind of addictions, whether it is alcohol or other mood-altering substances. 

Though betrayals, cheating and lies happen in real life too, they can happen more easily online, an extra-marital dating. Virtual sex and dating have never been a simple concept, but it has never been so complicated than it has now, primarily because virtual sex and dating have more popular than ever. An increasing number of people have engaging in online dating to beat the boredom of their everyday life and breathe some fresh air. It has a great way for individuals to explore their inner desire and blissfully smile as the relative anonymity of the digital world offers them space where they feel safe and do not put themselves at any kinds of risk.

GD (Gambling disorder) and IGD (Internet gaming disorder) are the only officially recognized behavioral addictions associated with game activity so far, but not with the use of psychoactive substances. Outwardly, such disorders look like a strong pathological attraction to the game that dominates all other needs with loss of control over game behavior that is why these addictions are called behavioral addictions. However, not in form, but in essence - they are informational and technological dependencies. They are the result of the interaction of information technology - the game - with the human mind. Today, the gaming industry is a multibillion-dollar business with billions of active users of different ages, among which people in the age range from 10 to 36 years old predominate. Information technologies for engagement and retention in the game are constantly being improved. As a result of this effect on the human mind and brain, the prevalence of GD and IGD exceeded the prevalence of all SUD combined.