Digital WorldGlobal issuesTricks that keep us hooked on chatbots02:33This browser does not support the video element.Digital WorldGlobal issuesJochen Lohmann11/28/2025November 28, 2025Chatbots are designed to keep us engaged for a long time, deploying manipulative tools that stop us from leaving a chat. How do these mechanisms work, and why are they so effective? Copy linkAdvertisementImage: Character.AI