Yet half of minors in 2025 reported at least one potentially harmful online experience, including online bullying and online sexual interactions. Nearly a third (29%) turned to AI chatbots for guidance on a sensitive or intimate topic, while 30% sought help after experiencing something scary or confusing. Why students use chatbots and how they access themStudents most commonly use ChatGPT, and they turn to AI chatbots for a variety of intimate reasons. The next most common AI chatbots were Gemini (used by 41% of young people) and Meta AI (28%), which is found on Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Whatsapp. 31% The proportion of minors reported using AI chatbots or companions to talk or get advice about romantic feelings or relationships.