A survey found that a shockingly large proportion of UK teens would rather talk to a chatbot than a person, and many are using AI for advice. Nearly 20 percent of English teens say they turn to AI chatbots because it’s “easier than talking to a real person,” according to a new survey. Sixty-one percent, meanwhile, said they’ve never gone to chatbots over humans for advice or support. As for why teens say they’re turning to chatbots versus humans, responses were varied. More on kids and AI safety: Report Finds That Leading Chatbots Are a Disaster for Teens Facing Mental Health Struggles