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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – According to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, one in three Americans is turning to AI chatbots for emotional support.
Dr. Keith Ablow joined Jazlyn Summers for this week’s Mindful Monday episode as they discuss the reasons behind this statistic and what it could mean for the future.
Episode links:
KFF: Poll: 1 in 3 Adults Are Turning to AI Chatbots for Health Information, Equaling the Share Who Use Social Media for Health
JAMA Pediatrics: AI Chatbot Use and Disclosure for Mental Health Among US Adolescents and Young Adults
CNN: For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support
SYCOPHANTIC AI: Sycophantic AI decreases prosocial intentions and promotes dependence
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