Walsh Warns On AI Chatbots: US commentator fears ‘friend-like’ bonds; questions big tech power

YouTuber Matt Walsh sounds ‘grim’ warning about AI chatbots as he questions what happens when humans replace friends Conservative commentator Matt Walsh has raised concerns about young people turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for regular conversations and emotional support. In a post on X on October 14, 2026, Walsh questioned what could happen if people began spending much of their day talking to AI instead of building connections with other people. His comments followed a post describing a passenger who asked ChatGPT a simple question about bringing Cava on a flight but then became deeply involved in a conversation with the chatbot.Matt Walsh Questions the Growing Bond Between Young People and AI ChatbotsWalsh shared his concerns after reposting a post from the X account @normalboy. The original post described a passenger asking ChatGPT whether he could bring Cava, a fast-casual restaurant chain, onto a flight. The passenger then became involved in a longer conversation with the chatbot.For Walsh, the incident pointed to a bigger concern about how people use AI in their daily lives. He argued that some young people already treat chatbots like friends and spend long ...