88% of Students Turn to AI for Emotional Support, ChatGPT as Most Preferred – Survey

A Youth Ki Awaaz (YKA) and YLAC survey of 506 students shows 88% seek AI for emotional support, with ChatGPT most preferred. About 57% use AI when stressed or lonely, with teenagers and young women engaging more. While 67% fear social isolation and 58% worry about privacy, AI is seen as filling emotional support gaps. The study notes AI isn’t replacing human bonds but offering an outlet for expression.