Survey: 57% of children turn to AI for emotional support, almost matching homework use
A survey finds that 57% of children turn to AI for emotional support, almost as many as use it for homework. A Hungarian report says children talk to AI even in place of their friends.
Who is affected and how
- parent
- Should discuss with the child why they turn to AI with emotional problems.
- teacher
- Must reckon with students entrusting their mental burdens to a chatbot.
- school leader
- School psychology and counselling capacity is needed to support students who rely on AI.
Sources
- 57% of kids turn to AI for emotional support, nearly matching homework use, survey findsthe cool down · Nov 8, 2026
- Survey: 57% of kids use AI chatbots for emotional support, nearly matching homework use | News Minimalistnewsminimalist.com · Nov 8, 2026
- Children are now chatting with AI instead of their friendsinstylemen · Nov 6, 2026 · magyar
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