Zeit Online – Sogar die Macher wissen nicht, wie ihr Chatbot reagiert

Many users confide their personal problems and concerns in ChatGPT.  But what might this mean for children and young people in particular?

Chatbots such as ChatGPT have become an integral part of everyday life, including for children and young people. Many people confide their private problems and concerns to AI. In the article, Mengchen Dong, postdoc at the Center for Humans and Maschine, warns against this emotional attachment. She examines how the relationship between humans and machines is changing as a result of chatbots such as ChatGPT. Dong observes that young people in particular are increasingly sharing very private and stressful issues with AI, especially because the bots are available around the clock. In her opinion, there is a risk that chatbots could reinforce negative feelings instead of directing users to sources of help or ending the conversation.

Full article: Zeit online | 09.11.2025 (German)