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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 2 MIN

Jo Robertson: therapist on the rise in Gen Z utilising AI to get them through relational conflicts

from Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · host Newstalk ZB

Sometimes in relationships, conversations can be difficult to carry out, and more young people are outsourcing their issues to AI. New reports show a significant chunk of Gen Z are turning to AI to fix their interpersonal conflicts, and experts are concerned it could be stunting their emotional growth. Therapist Jo Robertson says this technology could be useful - but it's important to also discuss these issues with an actual human being too. "There's a touch of me that's a bit impressed, because I like that they're thinking about it, they're not just going willy-nilly, what should I say to this person? They're getting advice, they're getting input."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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