The Wall Street Journal reports that a growing number of young adults are using chatbots to navigate social situations — including in-person conversations and chats with romantic partners. Experts warn that such behavior could exacerbate social anxiety, becoming a crutch that prevents people from trusting their own judgment. [Link: Young Adults Are Letting AI Do Their Talking for Them—Even in Person | https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-chatbot-in-person-social-interactions-d1cb6831?st=GZCYP6&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink | The Wall Street Journal]

One in five young Americans use AI for emotional support, and a Science study found chatbots are 49 percent more sycophantic than humans

People are increasingly turning to AI to talk about their relationships, but relying on chatbots can weaken empathy and communication skills.