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Six Reasons Young People Told Us They Go to AI for Emotional Support

Publication Year:  2026  

GTY member Hopelab released Lessons from the Field: Six Reasons Young People Told Us They Go to AI for Emotional Support, produced in partnership with the Center for Digital Thriving. The report explores why young people are reaching out to chatbots for emotional support and advice, instead of or in addition to the people in their lives.

By Hopelab

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