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Lucas Vasquez
Coverage of Lucas Vasquez in the Nexus archive.
- AI can't provide comfort to teens in need
A 2025 University of Chicago survey found 72% of American teens used AI chatbots as companions, with some seeking emotional support. However, AI systems like ChatGPT have been shown to provide harmful advice on self-harm and suicide, prompting calls for teens to seek human connections instead.