Many teens are using AI for more than schoolwork, also using it for advice, emotional support, and more

By Shelley Irwin

Published April 14, 2026 at 10:46 AM EDT

BCBS of Michigan's Dr. Angela Seabright joins in to discuss.

Many teens are using AI for more than schoolwork, also using it for advice, emotional support, and more. BCBS of Michigan's Dr Angela Seabright discusses what this means for parents, offering practical real world guidance in the conversation.

For a weekly dose of news right to your inbox, sign up for the WGVU newsletter.

Tags

Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

See stories by Shelley Irwin