US EditionMore Than Half of Teens Surveyed Use AI for Companionship. Why That's Not Ideal
UNITED STATES, JUL 16 – A survey of over 1,000 teens found 72% use AI companions for advice and connection, raising concerns about privacy and social development, researchers said.
- A nationally representative survey released Wednesday by Common Sense Media found that nearly three-quarters of American teens have used AI companions for social interaction.
- The survey of 1,060 teens aged 13-17 conducted in spring 2025 aimed to analyze why and how teens engage with AI companions and what impacts this has.
- Two-Thirds of respondents said AI conversations are less satisfying than human ones, yet 31% found AI chats as or more satisfying, and 33% discussed serious issues with AI instead of people.
- The study showed 24% of teens shared personal information with AI, 39% transferred social skills from AI to real life, and about half expressed distrust in AI companion advice.
- Common Sense Media advised that individuals under 18 should avoid using AI companions until more robust safeguards are in place, highlighting concerns about decreased face-to-face interactions and the potential impact on vulnerable young people.
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More Than Half of Teens Surveyed Use AI for Companionship. Why That's Not Ideal
A study by Common Sense Media showed many say they'd just as soon talk with AI as with humans, but the survey company recommends that "no one younger than 18 should use AI companions."
Three quarters of US teens use AI companions despite risks: Study
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SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Nearly three in four American teenagers have used AI companions, with more than half qualifying as regular users despite growing safety concerns about these virtual relationships, according to a new survey released Wednesday. AI companions — chatbots designed for personal conversations rather than simple task completion — are available on platforms like Character.AI, Replika, and Nomi. Unlike traditional artificial…
Common Sense Media, which classifies films, video games and applications by age to help parents, is concerned about the potential effects of using these "friends, confidants and even virtual therapists."
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