Bryan Johnson, the 48-year-old entrepreneur and biohacker, has declared his intention to place an AI agent between himself and his social media feeds, stating he never wants to see the raw content again. Fresh off completing 40- and 70-hour digital detoxes, Johnson described social media as "toxic," comparing it to environmental pollutants that accumulate in the body over time. "In the same way that toxins build up in the bloodstream, social media leaves a lasting imprint on the mind," he wrote in a post on X. "You can't unsee or unfeel what you've consumed. It settles into mental tissue like heavy metals, producing chronic low-grade inflammation." While he acknowledges that completely abandoning social media isn't practical—calling the advice "just put the phone down" as unrealistic as telling a 19th-century Londoner to stop breathing coal smoke—Johnson believes time away from the platforms is the most effective remedy. Still, he sees AI as a powerful tool to mitigate the damage. He envisions an AI layer that acts as a filter between him and the feed, removing emotional manipulation and noise. "An AI layer between you and the feed," he wrote. "Filtering rage, removing vanity metrics, translating sensationalism into calm, factual language. Preserving signal and eliminating noise." His goal is clear: "I never want to see the raw feed. I want an AI agent to read it for me, strip away the engagement metrics that hijack my judgment, filter the outrage, and return only what I actually came for." This idea aligns with broader trends in AI development, where agents are already being used as personal assistants, problem solvers, and even strategic advisors. Johnson’s vision pushes this further—positioning AI not just as a helper, but as a guardian of mental well-being in an age of digital overload. His interest in AI as a wellness tool fits into his larger mission: reversing biological aging and extending human lifespan. He spends roughly $2 million annually on extreme health interventions, including plasma therapy, rigorous diet and exercise regimens, and cutting-edge medical treatments. For Johnson, social media is not just a distraction—it’s a potential threat to longevity. "I want social media to become a longevity intervention, not a longevity threat," he said. By using AI to filter out the harmful aspects of online interaction, he hopes to transform a major source of mental strain into a safe, curated experience that supports his long-term health goals.