# AI as Emotional Support for Teens | Salt Lake City News

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Podcast: [Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/salt-lake-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7652320)
Published: 2026-07-25T00:15:20+00:00
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Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI for more than just homework—nearly a third seek relationship advice, and over 10% use it for companionship, especially when feeling lonely or stressed. High schoolers and rural teens use AI most, while middle schoolers in cities lean on it for emotional support. Alarmingly, teens relying on AI for emotional needs report higher anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts—though researchers stress correlation, not causation. Advocates and lawmakers are pushing for guardrails: safer AI design, privacy protections, and age verification to shield young, digitally native minds from potential harm before it’s too late. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f7afb04da7e8da69

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