Young people are using AI for mental health support

For months, the news has been inundated with studies showing the high rates of AI use by young people, sometimes with tragic consequences. The urgency to put protective measures in place is palpable. Recently, I previewed longitudinal research results The Trevor Project is preparing to release this fall. It shows that AI use is particularly pronounced among LGBTQ+ youth: 53% of LGBTQ+ youth surveyed engage with AI platforms at least occasionally. We found that nearly half have used AI for friend...