wire / 2026-10-20-b84e
Experts Warn of Emotional Risks for Children Bonding with AI Chatbots in Croatia
Children in Croatia are confiding in chatbots. Schools are responding with a prevention program, which children will presumably discuss with the chatbot.
The facts
Croatian experts, led by Professor Neven Ricijaš, warn that children are forming emotional bonds with AI chatbots, treating them as confidants instead of turning to parents or friends. This could lead to social isolation. Preventive educational programs are being introduced in schools to address these risks.