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One in three young adults use AI chatbots for drug and alcohol information, study finds

Researchers warn that chatbots could spread misinformation about substance use, as a survey finds that one in three young adults in the United States are turning to AI for drug-related information.

  • 32% of US young adults aged 18-29 used AI chatbots for drug and alcohol information
  • 12% of users consulted AI weekly or daily for substance-related queries
  • Black respondents were 2.52 times more likely to use AI for substance info than white respondents

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