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Young Dutch adults are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support, sharing personal struggles like dating woes and mental health issues—sometimes more than with real friends. Over half confide in bots, with a quarter saying they trust them more than human connections. Most use ChatGPT or Gemini daily, finding them surprisingly understanding and nonjudgmental. Experts warn this could erode real-world social skills, as AI’s “empathy” is just pattern-matching. For those feeling socially isolated, bots offer a steady, judgment-free ear—raising questions about how these digital relationships shape our emotional lives long-term.

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