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Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI for advice, emotional support and decision-making, according to a new study–raising ...

New study reveals how American teens are using AI companions for everything from flirting practice to serious life advice, ...

According to the study, nearly a third of teens find AI conversations as satisfying or more satisfying than human conversations.

A new report asked more than 1,000 teens about whether and how they're using AI companions. More than half said they use companions regularly, and some rely on them for serious advice. Almost 10% ...

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What Could a Healthy AI Companion Look Like? A chatbot designed to avoid anthropomorphism offers a compelling glimpse into the future of human-to-AI relationships.