Generation Z and millennials turn to AI for support: It gives them more comfort than pets
Puppies are precious, cats are cute and can cheer up youngsters. However, Generation Z and millennials now find support for various life situations in technology.
“One in 10 Americans turn to artificial intelligence for emotional support,” researchers at First Saturday Lime said in a new report.
Experts surveyed 1,000 people across the country, from Boomers to Boomers, and found that 11 percent of Millennials and 10 percent of Gen Z prefer artificial intelligence for comfort over animals such as dogs, birds, fish and rabbits.
“Interestingly,” the authors of the study added, “18 percent of these AI users found their virtual companions to be more effective than traditional emotional support animals.”
From grocery shopping to wedding planning to the perfect date, sophisticated systems dominate everyday life — especially for young people.
AI Support, Generation Z (Freepik)
AI for partner search, wedding organization
Instead of trying to find a partner, Aleksandar Žadan (23) took out his laptop, logged into ChatGPT and asked the software to scan 5,239 Tinder profiles to find the “right one”. And, of course, the bot chose a suitable fiancee for Žadan.
Young Megan Riehl, 28, and her fiancé Nate also hired a cyber assistant to design invitations for their wedding in September 2023. Using ChatGPT’s image generator, DALL-E, they saved a whopping $1,200.
“It was a nice way to save a lot of money,” Riehl previously told The Post.
Advances in artificial intelligence could soon save new moms from postpartum depression.
“This project will develop the logical structure of the chatbot, which is based on the research of different groups of mothers. In this way, we increase our ability to better understand what kind of support they are looking for from care providers,” experts from the University of Texas recently announced.
Support animals
When it comes to providing emotional support, the data showed that Generation Z is 133 percent more likely to choose a dog than a cat to relieve stress and anxiety.
Support Dog Generation Z (Freepik)
“Even chickens have gained a fan base among younger Americans,” the researchers said. According to reports, 19 percent of millennials and 18 percent of Generation Z favor them as emotional support animals.
Jana McDaniel, CFO of FirstSaturdayLime, said that “chickens can provide a stress-relieving and calming presence” because “their gentle natures and unique personalities help reduce anxiety and promote emotional well-being.”
“Chickens are relatively easy to take care of. “It makes them a great option for those looking for an unconventional emotional support animal that also offers practical benefits, such as laying eggs,” she added.
Source: BIZLife
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