Is AI chatbot the perfect confidant for people?

Young people increasingly turn to AI chatbots as emotional "confidants" for comfort, advice, or simulated relationships.AIhas 24/7 availability,mimicking therapeutic benefits. While AI's predictability offers solace, it lacks authenticity—human relationships thrive on conflict resolution, growth, and genuine emotional depth. Over-reliance risks hindering real-world social skills. Ultimately, AI complements, but cannot replace, authentic human connection.(Photo/VCG)

ByFu Rui,Le Donghan(Intern) and Yin Jinxiu/China Youth Daily