New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- At least 88 per cent of school students turn to Artificial Intelligence (AI) during stress or anxiety, a new survey has found. Teenagers (especially 13-8 years) show the highest emotional reliance on AI, the survey found.

As many as 57 per cent of young Indians use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for emotional support, talking to it when stressed, lonely, or needing advice, the findings of the survey released on 20 August revealed.

This Youth Pulse web survey "Are You There, AI?" is a joint initiative of Youth Ki Awaaz (YKA) and Youth Leaders for Active Citizenship, (YLAC). It collected responses from 506 participants across India in June 2025, employing a digital-first approach to understand how young Indians interac...