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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Ai cannot do everything bullying experts warn against confiding in chatbots - Caught on Camera

A recent study by French charity e-Enfance found that one in three children has been bullied, and 25 percent are using AI chatbots to help them cope.
A recent study by French charity e-Enfance found that one in three children has been bullied, and 25 percent are using AI chatbots to help them cope. © pixabay / Yamu_Jay

As a growing number of victims turn to artificial intelligence for help, experts warn that, while a virtual confidante can offer temporary relief, the focus must be on prevention and support.

French charity e-Enfance, dedicated to protecting young people online, found in its latest study that one in three young people have experienced bullying – including cyberbullying – and that a quarter of them have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for advice and support.

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