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Nearly 2 in 3 teens use AI chatbots, tied to mental health outcomes

New research shows widespread chatbot adoption among young people, with use patterns linked to their emotional wellbeing.

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What to know

  • Nearly 2 out of 3 teens and tweens now use AI chatbots, according to new Common Sense Media research.
  • Young people primarily use chatbots for homework help and emotional support when stressed, lonely, or anxious.
  • Chatbot usage patterns are correlated with mental health outcomes, suggesting both potential benefits and concerns.

Common Sense Media Research organizationRhitu Chatterjee NPR reporter

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    Common Sense Media releases study on teen AI chatbot usage

    Research shows nearly two-thirds of teens and tweens use AI chatbots. Most cite homework help and emotional support (when stressed, lonely, or anxious) as primary use cases. The study identifies a correlation between how young people use chatbots and their mental health outcomes.

    “Most kids say they use chatbots for help with homework and when they're stressed, lonely, or anxious. And how they use chatbots is tied to their mental health.”
    — Rhitu Chatterjee
    1. 3 outlets Nearly 2 out of 3 teens and tweens use AI chatbots, new research shows

      first by NPR News, 13d ago · also Mashable, NPR Health

      1 more headline

    • Studies with decade long effects take, you know, decades to complete. Psychology is a dangerous subject to do short term studies in and being critical of studies in this specific field is extremely important.

      Walnorr/technology11d agoview on r/technology ↗
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    • Surely data protection and privacy laws make tracking children like this problematic? You're not allowed Social Media under a certain age in most Western countries.

      VagueSomethingr/technology11d agoview on r/technology ↗
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