Oh boy, hide your therapists and lock up your small talk skills—Generation AI is here, and they’re ditching human chit-chat for chatbot charm! A UK survey reveals that nearly 40% of teens aged 11-18 are turning to AI for advice, support, or just a digital shoulder to cry on, with 20% admitting it’s easier than dealing with actual people. Whether it’s mental health tips (11%), friendship drama (14%), or plain old loneliness (12%), these kids are swapping awkward eye contact for instant, 24/7 responses. But hold the applause: experts warn that bots like ChatGPT are “fundamentally unsafe” for teen woes, potentially leading to lawsuits and zero real empathy. It’s like if your best friend was a glitchy app that collects your secrets for model training—fun until it ghosts you with bad advice. The genie’s out, and it’s texting your kids while you’re not looking!
A Chilling Proportion of Teens Now Prefer Talking to AI Over a Real Person
