Third of UK citizens have used AI for emotional support, research reveals

AISI’s report also found chatbots could sway political opinions but often delivered substantial amounts of inaccurate information. Photograph: Jaque Silva/NurPhoto via Getty Images

A third of UK citizens have used artificial intelligence for emotional support, companionship or social interaction, according to the government’s AI security body.

The AI Security Institute (AISI) said nearly one in 10 people used systems like chatbots for emotional purposes on a weekly basis, and 4% daily.