Peace from your pet? Forget about bots!
Puppies are precious, cats are cute, and yes, rabbits make things jump.
But when it comes to staying connected with Gen Z and Y, the 20- and 30-something groups are turning to technology.
Researchers surveyed 1,000 people of all ages across the United States to confirm that younger generations are turning to computers for comfort. Getty Images
“One in 10 Americans looks to AI for emotional support,” researchers at First Saturday Lime, an expert in eco-friendly insect repellents, say in a trending new report.
Experts surveyed 1,000 people from Zoomers to Boomers across the country and found that 11% of Millennials and 10% of Gen Z would prefer artificial intelligence to comfort living creatures such as dogs, birds, fish, and rabbits. It turned out that.
Modern technology is removing brain labor from many chores for tech-savvy people around the world. Who is Danny – Stock.adobe.com
“Interestingly, 18% of these AI users found virtual companions to be more effective than traditional (emotional support animals),” the study authors added.
In today’s digital age, if you’re not already leveraging robots to tackle tasks, you’re barking up the wrong tree.
From grocery shopping to wedding planning to finding the perfect match, sophisticated systems govern everyday life, especially for young people.
Young people are increasingly relying on AI bots like ChatGPT to take over their daily tasks. Carlos – Stock.adobe.com
Instead of sweating it out in search of love, Alexander Zadan, 23, pulled out his laptop, logged into ChatGPT, and asked the software to scan his 5,239 Tinder profiles to find “the one.” . And sure enough, the bot bagged a suitable fiancée for Zadan.
Upper West Side bride Megan Leal, 28, and her groom Nate also asked a cyber assistant to create stunning art for an invitation to their September 2023 wedding. By using ChatGPT’s image generator, DALL-E, instead of human artists, the New York lovers saved a staggering $1,200.
“It was a good way to save a lot of pennies,” Leal previously told the Post.
Despite growing interest in AI systems and chickens, dogs remain the top supplier of support. Getty Images
And advances in AI may soon save new mothers from the throes of postpartum depression.
“This project will develop the logical structure of the chatbot based on research with a variety of mothers,” experts from the University of Texas recently announced. “This will give us a better understanding of what kind of support they are looking for from their care provider.”
But of course, an all-knowing robot can’t do everything.
The study found that young people prefer chickens for their calming and food-providing benefits, which are linked to emotional support. Getty Images
And according to FirstSaturdayLime, dogs are still king when it comes to providing emotional support. Data shows that Gen Z is 133% more likely to choose a dog over a cat to relieve stress and anxiety.
But don’t get upset. Energizing chickens are on the rise.
Researchers said, “Chickens have gained a fan base among young Americans, with 19% of Millennials and 18% of Gen Z supporting chickens as emotional support animals.” .
“Emotional support chickens provide companionship, stress relief, and a calming presence,” said Jana McDaniel, CFO of FirstSaturdayLime, because “their gentle nature and unique personalities provide a sense of companionship, stress relief, and a calming presence. “It helps reduce anxiety and promote emotional well-being.”
“Chickens are relatively easy to care for,” she added. “They would be a great option for those looking for an unconventional emotional support animal that also offers practical benefits such as egg laying.”
