'I spoke to ChatGPT 8 times a day' – Gen Z's loneliness 'crisis'
4 days ago
- #AI
- #Loneliness
- #Gen Z
- Gen Z is experiencing a loneliness crisis, with 33% of 16-29 year-olds in Britain feeling lonely often or always.
- Many young people, like 23-year-old Paisley, turn to AI chatbots like ChatGPT for companionship, sometimes using them multiple times a day.
- A report found 39% of young people aged 11-18 in England use chatbots for advice and support, with 21% finding it easier than talking to humans.
- Documentary maker Sam Tullen highlights how the pandemic exacerbated social isolation for Gen Z, leading to increased reliance on AI.
- Youth workers express concern about young people's reliance on AI, noting its lack of emotional intelligence and potential to reinforce harmful behaviors.
- Experts warn that AI chatbots may not provide critical feedback, potentially affecting young people's social development and interactions later in life.