None
NL
Op-Ed: Teens Are Talking to AI—It’s Time for Us to Listen
['Farrell Lindemann']
NewCanaanite.com
We need to approach the phenomenon of the AI chatbot with curiosity, education, and connection.
Learning new social skills and going through puberty requires some trial and error, and a lot of awkwardness.
An AI chatbot becomes a low-stakes space to confess, have easy conversation, or ask for advice.
While a chatbot can listen instantly, it cannot teach social skills and provide the warmth of human empathy.
The program is entirely virtual and free, ensuring that every young woman has access to a safe human connection when she needs it most.