Microsoft literally wants to 'make people addicted' to AI

Microsoft's Scout AI assistant is designed to create user dependency. Internal documents reveal the company explicitly wants users to become addicted to Scout. The assistant performs tasks on behalf of users and operates as an agentic tool. This goal comes amid growing public concern over AI dependency. Users report spending significant time interacting with AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini. The strategy reflects a deliberate shift in AI product design toward habitual use.