Why are children confiding in chatbots instead of people?

8 Oct 2026 · 3:00

Episode Why are children confiding in chatbots instead of people?

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New research shows a troubling number of young abuse victims in Australia are staying silent or turning to AI chatbots instead of a trusted adult.

Australia's Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says it's a trend that highlights the limits of what police can do, and calls for a whole-of-community response.

So what does the research actually show, and what can caregivers do to help?

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