Teenagers relying on AI chatbots for mental health care, emotional support

from Idaho Matters · host Boise State Public Radio

Roughly two-thirds of teenagers are using AI chatbots, like ChatGPT, when they need someone to talk to. People are drawn to AI for mental health because it's free and accessible, but experts stress it does not replace the empathy found from real people.

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