AI becomes a 'chat buddy' for minors: How to guide them, a People's Daily investigation
孩子"只想和AI聊天,不想和真人聊天",如何引导
A People's Daily report examines the growing trend of Chinese minors using AI chatbots for emotional companionship. Citing surveys, it notes that over 46% of primary and secondary students who use AI turn to it rather than people when troubled, and 21.5% prefer AI to human interaction. The article warns of risks like emotional dependency and 'information cocoons', while calling for a shift from restrictive to regulatory protection involving families, schools, and platforms.
The view from inside
The piece frames the issue as a societal challenge requiring 'multi-party co-governance' (多方共治). It treats the state's regulatory framework as timely and sufficient in design, citing guidelines like the '2025 Generative…
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