Gen Zs, millennials are using AI for emotional support, calling it ‘more effective’ than a pet: study
NY Post
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Experts surveyed 1,000 folks nationwide, everyone from Zoomers to Boomers, and found that 11% of millennials and 10% Gen Zers prefer artificial intelligence to comfort critters such as dogs, birds, fish and rabbits.
“Interestingly,” added the study authors, “18% of these AI users found their virtual companions more effective than traditional [emotional support animals].”
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