Gen Z might want to think twice before telling ChatGPT all their business. The hosts of The Baller Alert Show are raising concerns about young people treating artificial intelligence like their closest friends, especially when it comes to sharing personal information. During a conversation about Gen Z and AI, Ferrari Simmons admitted that he understands why people feel comfortable opening up to chatbots. After all, he has developed his own relationship with the technology.
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Generation Z is treating AI like friends. I’ve called my ChatGPT a name….I talk to ChatGPT like my friend,” Ferrari Simmons said. “A study is saying that 47% of Gen Z uses AI And tell them things more than they tell their friends.”
While Simmons acknowledged his own habits, his comments highlighted a growing conversation about whether younger generations are becoming too comfortable sharing personal details with artificial intelligence.
BT wasn’t having it. He immediately warned listeners about the potential consequences of treating technology like a trusted confidant.
“Y’all better slow down because all the information you’re feeding your AI friend, the difference is your real friend gonna forget some of that. The AI ain’t gonna forget nothing,” BT said.
His warning raised an important question: How much personal information should people trust AI platforms with?
The concern isn’t completely unfounded. According to a 2025 Common Sense Media study, nearly three out of four teenagers surveyed had used AI companions, while half reported using them regularly.
The same research found that 33% of teens had chosen AI companions over real people for serious conversations. Another 24% reported sharing personal information with the technology.
Although the specific 47% statistic mentioned during the show could not be independently confirmed, the findings support the broader concern about young people increasingly turning to AI for personal conversations.
Part of the appeal is convenience. Chatbots can respond almost instantly, remain available around the clock, and allow users to discuss uncomfortable topics without facing another person’s immediate reaction.
However, having access to something that responds like a friend doesn’t necessarily make it one.
Privacy is another major consideration. According to OpenAI’s data control guidelines, ChatGPT users can adjust whether their conversations are used to improve its models. Regular conversations may remain in chat history, while Temporary Chats offer additional privacy protections.
That distinction matters because BT’s warning about AI remembering everything is not literally true in every situation. Information retention depends on the platform and its settings, but users should still be mindful of what they share.
For Gen Z, the bigger conversation involves finding a balance between using AI as a helpful resource and relying on it for emotional support or deeply personal discussions.
The Baller Alert Show hosts aren’t suggesting people abandon artificial intelligence altogether. Simmons openly admitted that he uses ChatGPT conversationally himself.
Instead, their discussion serves as a reminder that technology can be useful without needing access to every private detail of someone’s life.
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into everyday conversations, knowing when to keep certain information to yourself may be just as important as knowing how to use the technology.