Validation, loneliness, insecurity: Why youth are turning to ChatGPT

A worrying trend emerges as youngsters confide in AI chatbots. Educators and mental health experts are concerned about the growing dependency. This digital solace may hinder crucial social skills. Principal Sudha Acharya highlights the lack of real-world communication. Students admit to seeking validation from AI due to fear of judgment. Psychiatrist Dr. Lokesh Singh Shekhawat warns of embedded misbeliefs.