Čes-slov Pediat 2026, 81(1):24-27 | DOI: 10.55095/CSPediatrie2026/003

May generative artificial intelligence impact on adolescent health?

Jan Lebl¹, Michal Goetz^{2, 3}

¹ Pediatrická klinika, 2. lékařská fakulta, Univerzita Karlova, Fakultní nemocnice Motol a Homolka, Praha

² Dětská psychiatrická nemocnice Opařany

³ 3. lékařská fakulta, Univerzita Karlova, Praha

The advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the digital landscape and becoming one of its defining elements. Adolescents and young adults readily adopt new digital technologies, and generative AI is rapidly becoming an integral part of their daily lives. Evidence from earlier phases of digital technology expansion shows that adolescent users may face increased health risks a ssociated with new behavioral patterns. However, empirical and evidence-based data on the health hazards of generative AI remain limited. This article provides an overview of the first insights and considerations regarding the potential influence of generative AI on adolescents' health and mental well-being, focusing on health information, cognitive abilities, critical thinking, mental health, addiction potential, body image perception, social interactions, physical activity, and sleep.

Keywords: digital technologies; artificial intelligence; generative AI; adolescence; health hazards

Accepted: December 4, 2025; Published: January 30, 2026  Show citation