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Is Your Teen Confiding in AI Instead of You? The Truth About Teens Using ChatGPT
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- Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam
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- Jan 13, 2026
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- 2057
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Summary
Dr. Cam is joined by Alanna Powers-O’Brien, Research and Program Specialist at the Family Online Safety Institute and co-author of the national report Generative AI in Uncertain Times: How Teens Are Navigating a New Digital Frontier. Together, they break down what teen AI use looks like in real life, why many teens do not want to cheat, why 42% are using AI to talk through emotions, and what teens wish parents understood before reacting.