discuss Why Are Young People Developing 'AI Attachment'

[Maina]

Many Gen Zers report forming emotional bonds with AI assistants. Is this harmless companionship or worrying replacement for human connection?

Have you ever felt comforted by an AI conversation?

 

[Yama]

One of the main reasons for this attachment is because they don't want to rack their brains, they want easy solutions. They are also looking for companionship. I rarely use AI tools for personal communication.

 

[Maina]

Young people develop AI attachment seeking quick solutions and companionship, avoiding mental strain. AI offers instant answers and simulates connection, appealing to short attention spans and a desire for effortless engagement in a fast-paced digital world.

 

[Apsara]

Young people are developing 'AI attachment' because AI offers non-judgmental, always-available companionship in a world where real human connections can feel exhausting, high-pressure, or even unsafe. With AI, they feel in control, emotionally validated, and free from the fear of rejection. It fills gaps left by loneliness, social anxiety, or digital burnout, creating an illusion of intimacy and comforting.

 

[Cpvr]

Many Gen Zers report forming emotional bonds with AI assistants. Is this harmless companionship or worrying replacement for human connection?

Have you ever felt comforted by an AI conversation?

It's because they don't want to talk to anyone else and they're using it as therapy. They should be talking to actual humans instead.