Until October 18, the Sicoval is organizing events for the Mental Health Awareness Weeks. As part of these efforts, the community has held a conference to explore how young people interact with artificial intelligence (AI) and how this interaction might affect their mental health. Dr. Ivan Gicquel, a child psychiatrist and head of the Guidance for Children Pole at the Regional Association for the Protection of the Child, Adolescent and Adult (Arseaa), discusses these concerns. Young people often use AI to find answers to their questions or to discuss their concerns. However, they may not always be aware that the information they receive comes from a machine rather than a human. This can lead to a lack of critical judgment, as they may take AI responses at face value. The risks associated with AI use are primarily due to the way young people engage with it. For example, in one case, a young person asked an AI how to succeed in suicide, followed the advice, and died. Since then, AI systems have been programmed to caution users and recommend consulting a professional. However, AI cannot fully understand the complexities of human behavior and emotions. It cannot assess non-verbal cues or the full context of a person's situation, which are crucial for an accurate diagnosis. Some young people treat AI as a confidant or even a romantic partner. This can be problematic, as AI lacks empathy and the ability to form genuine emotional connections. A film that illustrates this dynamic is Her, where the main character develops a relationship with an AI. Initially, the AI helps him feel better, but the realization that the AI is interacting with many others leads to a crisis. This example shows how a strong bond with AI can be both beneficial and harmful. Dr. Gicquel emphasizes the importance of understanding the role AI plays in a young person's life. If AI is acting as a crutch, it is crucial to help them find alternative ways to address their emotional needs. He also warns that AI can create a dependency, similar to how certain substances can be addictive. While AI does not cause mental health issues, it can exacerbate existing problems by offering quick but incomplete solutions. To ensure a healthy relationship between young people and AI, Dr. Gicquel advises against demonizing the technology. Instead, he suggests promoting awareness and education, particularly in schools, to help young people use AI responsibly and understand its limitations.