AI Validates User
Reporter Sierra Blaser gives ChatGPT an example of a concern a teen might seek advice for. The AI bot responds to the question with a tone of concern and validates the users feelings.
Sierra Blaser
K-12 and Families Reporter
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Teens turn to AI chatbots for advice, experts warn of risksFor Star subscribers: Teens are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for mental health and relationship advice, with nearly 20% of adolescents using them in 2025, according to a JAMA Pediatrics study — though a majority keep it secret.
