Survey data reveal AI companion usage among youth, indicating urgent needs for suicide prevention strategies.
Key points The use of conversational generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, or chatbots, is on the rise, particularly among youth. In a recent US-based survey, 72% of 1060 youth aged 13 to 17 years reported using an AI companion, and 52% indicated regular use.[1][1] Recent data released by
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