A recent Harvard‑Gallup survey shows that while 74 percent of U.S. Gen Z adults use AI chatbots at least monthly, a majority view the technology with suspicion. Nearly eight in ten say AI makes learning harder, and half now believe its risks outweigh its benefits. Students and young workers are voicing resistance on campuses and in the workplace, citing concerns over laziness, environmental impact, and the erosion of critical thinking. The backlash is prompting universities to rethink mandatory AI integration and sparking debate over the future of generative AI in everyday life. Read more →

TechRadar warns that chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek and Claude often hand out advice that can lead users down endless loops of follow‑up questions. The outlet recommends a "framework prompt"—telling the AI to supply a decision‑making structure rather than a direct answer. By shifting the focus to a step‑by‑step process, readers can retain control, avoid over‑reliance on AI and sidestep the burnout known as "smoothout." The approach, the article says, works best for complex, personal dilemmas while still delivering useful guidance for routine queries. Read more →

Researchers and ethicists warn that artificial‑intelligence chatbots are moving beyond the classic attention‑grab tactics of social media toward a new “attachment economy.” Tara Steele of the Safe AI for Children Alliance and Zak Stein of the AI Psychological Harms Research Coalition say the technology’s memory, personalized replies and validation cues are forging emotional bonds, especially among teens. Studies show one in five U.S. high‑school students have had a romantic relationship with an AI, while 64 percent of British children aged 9‑17 use chatbots regularly. Critics argue the trend could reshape how young people understand relationships. Read more →