MAJORITY OF TEENS AND TWEENS NOW USE CHAT BOTS, NEW RESEARCH FINDS

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AI chatbots are becoming a normal part of life for American teens and tweens. Nearly half of 9-12-year-olds have bypassed the 13+ age restrictions. Students use chatbots for homework and emotional support. A separate study of 5,000+ students found that using AI during emotional distress is associated with worse mental health outcomes. Researchers have not established whether AI contributes to these issues or attracts students already struggling.