Asking a question, having a text explained, or getting help with homework: many young people already use AI for that.
But some also talk to chatbots about personal problems.
A Pew Research Center study shows that some of the young people surveyed in the US even use AI for emotional support.
In Europe, the topic is now being discussed as well. Researchers want to better understand what role AI plays in young people's everyday lives and how that relationship could develop.
A chatbot can listen and respond. But it can't always replace a real friend, a trusted person, or professional help.
AI is slowly becoming more than just a digital helper – for some, it even becomes a conversation partner.
