Google launches Gemini 3.5 Live Translate as US teens turn to AI chatbots for mental health

Google announced the deployment of Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, an AI‑driven real‑time speech translation system that can recognize over 70 languages and generate natural‑sounding output with preserved intonation and pitch. The service will be integrated into Google Meet and the Translate app for Android and iOS, initially rolling out to a limited set of Google Workspace business customers before expanding later in the year.

A separate study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that about one‑in‑five teenagers in the United States consulted AI chatbots such as ChatGPT or Google Gemini for psychological support in 2025. Roughly 20% of surveyed youths aged 12‑21 reported seeking advice from these tools when feeling sad, angry, nervous or stressed, and most considered the guidance helpful. Researchers noted the trend may reflect limited access to licensed mental‑health professionals.

Together, the announcements illustrate growing consumer reliance on generative AI for both practical communication tasks and personal well‑being.