As more teens turn to AI for emotional support, experts say it's no substitute for human connection

As more teens turn to AI for emotional support, experts say it's no substitute for human connection

A University of Ottawa study surveyed nearly 40,000 youth in Ontario and found that one in five had turned to AI chatbots for mental health advice. Experts say chatbots can fill a gap, but the lack of regulation — and of real human empathy — are cause for concern.

By John MacFarlane