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Teens are Relying on AI for Emotional Support. Policymakers Must Respond

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By Caroline Figueroa
| Tech Policy Press
A few weeks ago, I asked a 15-year-old boy what he would do if he didn't have an AI chatbot to talk to. He responded. "I probably would have asked my mom," he said. "I used to ask her everything. Or maybe I would have gone to a professional." We were talking about health symptoms. In just a few weeks, ChatGPT had become his personal confidant. He is not alone. For many young people, AI is becoming the main source for social and emotional advice, often in place of human support.
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AI Is Changing Teens’ Lives. Why Are They Being Left Out of the Debate?

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By Nico Fischer, Vicki Harrison, Caroline Figueroa
| Tech Policy Press
Teens in a circle holding smart phones. (Shutterstock) A majority of teens in the United States are regularly using artificial intelligence chatbots such as ChatGPT, Copilot and Character.ai, with most using it for homework and 12% for advice or emotional support, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey.
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Exploring the interdependence between telemedicine and frugal innovation in the context of adoption and diffusion in low-resource settings: a systematic review protocol

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By Christopher Adlung, Pouria Paridar, Caroline Figueroa, Christa D. Niehot
| medRxiv
The authors have declared no competing interest. This research is partly funded by internal Delft University of Technology funding, including the Delft Technology Fellowship. I confirm all relevant ethical guidelines have been followed, and any necessary IRB and/or ethics committee approvals have been obtained.
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