Why are young people venting more and more to artificial intelligence? Clinical psychologist explains everything
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Why are young people venting more and more to artificial intelligence? Clinical psychologist explains everything

Correio da Manhã10 September 2026 at 15:01

The clinical psychologist Isa Silvestre explained during a live session the reasons why more and more teenagers are turning to artificial intelligence robots to share their feelings, concerns and everyday problems.

This phenomenon has been growing significantly, with young people choosing to converse with AI systems instead of turning to other traditional channels of emotional support.

Isa Silvestre, as a specialist in clinical psychology, has been analyzing the underlying causes of this growing trend among the adolescent population.

The live session aims to clarify for the public the factors that are leading young people to vent more frequently with artificial intelligence than with other traditional forms of emotional expression.

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