Nearly half of severely distressed generative AI users turn to chatbots for emotional support, study finds

Nearly half of distressed Israeli adults use AI chatbots for mental health support, Tel-Hai University study finds

A Tel-Hai University study found that almost one in three Israeli adults using generative AI tools seek emotional support or mental health assistance from platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini, with that figure rising to nearly one in two among users experiencing severe psychological distress.