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Hong Kong survey reveals 20% feel lonely, more than WHO global rate

A recent survey in Hong Kong revealed that approximately 20% of residents, equating to 520,000 individuals, experience feelings of loneliness. This rate is notably higher than the global average reported by the World Health Organization. The survey, conducted by the Hong Kong Family Welfare Society, also indicated that many of these individuals are hesitant to discuss their feelings with family, friends, or even AI chatbots. AI

IMPACT AI chatbots are mentioned as a potential, though often unused, resource for individuals experiencing loneliness.

RANK_REASON This article discusses a survey on loneliness and mentions AI chatbots as a point of contact, but does not report on AI developments or releases.

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Hong Kong survey reveals 20% feel lonely, more than WHO global rate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fiona Sun ·

    20% of Hongkongers feel ‘lonely’, with 520,000 self-isolating, survey finds

    One in five people in Hong Kong feels “lonely”, with about 520,000 self-isolating and unwilling to confide in family, friends or even AI chatbots, a survey has found. The Hong Kong Family Welfare Society on Tuesday released the survey results, which also showed the city’s family …