HealthAs more teens turn to AI for emotional support, experts say it cannot replace human connection
A University of Ottawa study of nearly 40,000 young people in Ontario found that one in five had sought mental-health advice from AI chatbots. Experts say the tools may fill a gap, but warn that limited regulation and the absence of genuine human empathy are concerning.
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As more teens turn to AI for emotional support, experts say it cannot replace human connection