Nearly half of elderly Japanese women turn to AI for conflict advice
A recent survey in Japan reveals that nearly half of elderly women in Japan prefer artificial intelligence over humans when seeking advice on interpersonal conflicts – an unusual trend compared to other age groups, Kyodo reports.
The Japan Institute for Promotion of Digital Economy and Community conducted the online survey in mid-January, gathering responses from 1,449 people aged 18 to 79. Among women in their 60s and 70s, 47.8% said they would consult AI, compared with 37.3% who favored human advice. By contrast, the overall sample leaned toward humans (45.8%) over AI (36.5%), with 17.7% undecided.
Men in the same age bracket showed a different pattern: 57% preferred human advice, while only 25.2% chose AI.
Research notes that AI may make people feel more comfortable opening up without fear of judgement.
The results highlight a generational and gender divide in attitudes toward technology, suggesting that older women may be more receptive to AI as a source of objective guidance in personal matters.
Earlier, it was reported that a study had warned AI chatbots can pose risks when used for medical advice.
