The sophomore honors student makes a point not to have chatbots do her homework and tries to limit her interactions to ...

Nearly three-quarters of teens have used AI companions, and half use them regularly, new research finds. Moreover, one-third ...

As artificial intelligence technology becomes part of daily life, adolescents are turning to chatbots for advice, guidance ...

In the Common Sense Media survey, 31% of teens said their conversations with AI companions were “as satisfying or more ...

The chatbots’ appeal to kids, especially teens, is obvious. Unlike human friends, these AI companions will think all your jokes are funny. They’re programmed to be endlessly patient and to validate ...

Justin McLeod, CEO of Hinge, said Mark Zuckerberg is underestimating the power of real friendship as artificial intelligence expands.

Tufts clinical physician Dr. Alice Connors-Kellgren says she is worried that 70% of teenagers are using an AI chatbot as a friend, advisor or even romantic connection. Connors-Kellgren says that teens ...

A new study shows that over half of teens are regular users of AI companions — and some prefer them to their human friends.