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Author: John MacFarlane
Publication Date: September 1, 2026 - 04:00

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As more teens turn to AI for emotional support, experts say it's no substitute for human connection

September 1, 2026

A University of Ottawa study surveyed nearly 40,000 youth in Ontario and found that one in five had turned to AI chatbots for mental health advice. Experts say chatbots can fill a gap, but the lack of regulation — and of real human empathy — are cause for concern.

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