# As more teens turn to AI for emotional support, experts say it cannot replace human connection

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- CBC News, 2026-09-01 08:00 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/ai-teenagers-mental-health-study-9.7327227?cmp=rss

> 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.