Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence and Children and Young People: Discussion
2:00 am
Laura Harmon (Labour)
Great. I thank Ms Lynch. I have a follow-up question for Mr. Murray from the National Youth Council. I was very struck by the figure of one in three young people seeking out companionship and emotional support through AI and chatbots. Why does he think that is? Are they turning to this due to a lack of support in general, including face-to-face support? Is it a problem in society or is it a positive thing? If he wants to expand on the consultation the council has been doing with young people, that would also be very welcome.
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