Study says youth using AI for emotional support face higher risk
A new University of Ottawa study found young people who use AI chatbots for emotional support or personal advice may be more likely to experience serious emotional problems. It analyzed survey responses from 39,761 students in grades 4–12.
WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Young people who turn to AI chatbots for emotional support or personal advice may be more likely to experience serious emotional problems, according to a new study from the University of Ottawa.The study looked at survey responses from 39,761 students in grades 4 to 12 across…