US EditionTeens say they are turning to AI for advice, friendship and ‘to get out of thinking’
UNITED STATES, JUL 23 – A Common Sense Media study found 31% of teens find AI conversations as satisfying or more than real friendships, raising concerns about youth mental health and social skills.
- Teens say they are increasingly interacting with AI as if it were a companion, seeking advice, emotional support and help with everyday decision-making and problem-solving.
- More than 70% of teens have used AI companions, and half use them regularly, as per a study by Common Sense Media.
- The study found AI companions can produce sexual material, give dangerous advice and offer harmful content, while 31% of teens said conversations with AI were 'as satisfying or more satisfying' than talking with real friends.
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No question is too small when Kayla Chege, a high school student in Kansas, uses artificial intelligence. The 15-year-old asks ChatGPT about back-to-school shopping, makeup colors, low-calorie options at Smoothie King, and ideas for her sweet 16 party and her younger sister's birthday party.
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Teens say they are turning to AI for friendship
Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI for advice, emotional support and decision-making, according to a new study. Common Sense Media found that over 70% of teens have used AI companions, with many finding the interactions as satisfying as talking to…
There is no too trivial question when Kayla Chege, a high school student in Kansas, uses artificial intelligence. The 15-year-old girl asks ChatGPT for back-to-school shopping guidance, makeup colors and low-calorie options in Smoothie King, plus ideas for her 16-year-old party and for her little sister’s birthday party. This sophomore with honors refuses to let the chatbots do their homework and tries to limit their interactions to mundane ques…
By JOCELYN GECKER No question is too trivial when using artificial intelligence (AI) to help Kayla Chege, a high school student in Kansas. The 15-year-old asks ChatGPT for guidance on back-to-school shopping, makeup colors, and low-calorie options at Smoothie King, plus ideas for her sweet 16 party and her little sister’s birthday party. The sophomore honors student refuses to let chatbots do her homework and tries to limit her interactions to m…
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