When a Chatbot Becomes a Friend: ISOC-IL Study on Adolescents’ Use of AI Chatbots for Emotional Support
Publishing Date: September 7, 2026
|Data collection period: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025| A new ISOC-IL study highlights a concerning rise in teenagers’ reliance on AI chatbots not only for information and assistance, but also as friends, confidants, and even romantic partners.
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