Overview

• A March 2025 Crédoc barometer found that 26% of French adults used AI for personal matters in 2024, reflecting a ten-point year-over-year increase.
• A Reuters Institute report reveals 15% of people under 25 are using AI chatbots weekly to gather news, marking the first time AI has become a recognized information source.
• Psychiatrists Serge Tisseron and Raphaël Gaillard warn that frequent reliance on AI as a confidant can deepen social isolation, especially among younger users.
• France’s data protection authority, the CNIL, is processing complaints against ChatGPT and cautions users about the potential loss of control over personal information.
• Despite AI’s appeal for personalized news summaries and emotional support, surveys show widespread skepticism over the transparency and trustworthiness of AI-generated content.