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AI is the new best friend for many teens, and it never says "no"
"It's eye-opening," said Michael Robb, the study's lead author and head researcher at Common Sense. He told The Associated ...
More teens say they're using AI for friendship. Here's why researchers are concerned
In a new survey, 31% of teens said their conversations with AI companions were "as satisfying or more satisfying" than ...
These tips from experts can help your teenager navigate AI companions
By JOCELYN GECKER As artificial intelligence technology becomes part of daily life, adolescents are turning to chatbots for ...
Here's how experts suggest protecting children from AI companions
Tips for adults who are worried about children's artificial intelligence (AI) companions should recognise unhealthy ...
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A Staggering Proportion of Teens Say Talking to AI Is Better Than Real-Life Friends
A new study shows that over half of teens are regular users of AI companions — and some prefer them to their human friends.
Teens Are Turning to AI for Emotional Support, and That Says a Lot
A third of teens are leaning on AI “friends” to vent, rehearse convos, or feel heard, but that doesn’t mean they’re ditching real life ...
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Friend’s AI chatbots have issues — and they want your help
Friend’s AI chatbots have issues — and they want your help. Friend just raised another $5.4 million to bring AI friends into the real world.
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Trump is ‘leading the charge’ on AI, Meta executive argues
Meta Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan discusses President Donald Trump’s new initiative with AI and more on ‘Fox & ...