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New research reports that nearly two-thirds of teens and tweens use AI chatbots, often for homework or when stressed, lonely, or anxious. The report says chatbot use is tied to mental health, but the summary does not establish that it causes mental-health changes.
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The findings concern young people and families in the United States, including how children use chatbots for schoolwork and emotional support. The article summary does not provide study details or establish the size or direction of any mental-health effects.