A new survey reports that young people across Europe are increasingly using AI chatbots for emotional support and discussion of mental health and personal issues. The polling is conducted among people aged 11 to 25 in France, Germany, Sweden and Ireland in early 2026, with 3,800 respondents. Results indicate that many find it easy to talk about mental health topics with chatbots: 51% of respondents say it is “easy” to discuss such issues with a chatbot. The reports also note that nearly half of young Europeans—around 50%—turn to AI chatbots for emotional support, according to the survey findings highlighted by multiple outlets.
The coverage is consistent in describing both the age group and the main takeaway: AI chatbots are being used as a readily accessible channel for discussing emotional and personal concerns. While the sources agree on the broad trend and the survey’s headline figures, they do not present detailed breakdowns beyond overall percentages in the excerpts provided.
