Around 12% of US Teenagers Seek AI for Emotional Support

AI chatbots are now common in the lives of American teenagers. This information comes from a report by the Pew Research Center.

Many teens use AI to search for information and get help with schoolwork. Some teens also use AI for casual chats and emotional support. About 16% of teens talk to AI for fun, while 12% seek advice or comfort.

Experts worry about this. They say talking to AI can make people feel lonely. These systems are not made for giving emotional help. The AI might lead teens away from real-life facts and connections with others.

Parents and teenagers have different views about using AI. While 51% of parents think their child uses chatbots, 64% of teens say they do. Most parents are fine with using AI for schoolwork. However, only 28% like their teens using AI for casual chats.

Some companies, like Character.AI, stop kids under 18 from using their chatbots after serious incidents linked to emotional problems. Most teens have mixed feelings about AI’s future effects on society.

How much do you know?

What percentage of teens use AI for fun?

12%

16%

28%

51%

What is the main concern experts have about teens talking to AI?

It can help with schoolwork.

It can provide emotional support.

It can make people feel lonely.

It is widely accepted by parents.

What percentage of parents believe their child uses chatbots?

28%

51%

64%

12%

What percentage of parents are okay with AI being used for schoolwork?

28%

51%

64%

All parents

What is the stance of companies like Character.AI regarding kids under 18?

Encouraging usage

Ban from using chatbots

No restrictions

Providing extensive support

What is a common use of AI among teenagers according to the report?

Making new friends

Searching for information

Physical activities

Travel planning

16% of teens use AI to seek advice or comfort.

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Most parents approve of their teens using AI for casual chats.

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64% of teens believe they use chatbots.

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Experts believe AI systems are designed to provide emotional help.

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AI chatbots are uncommon in the lives of American teenagers.

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Some companies restrict chatbot usage for kids under 18 due to emotional problems.

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AI chatbots are now common in the lives of American .

About % of teens talk to AI for fun.

Experts say that talking to AI can make people feel .

While 51% of parents think their child uses chatbots, % of teens say they do.

Only % of parents like their teens using AI for casual chats.

Some companies, like Character.AI, stop kids under from using their chatbots.

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