Teens Say They Are Turning to Artificial Intelligence for Friendship

Teens say they are turning to artificial intelligence for friendship

As the technology gets more sophisticated, teenagers and experts worry about AI's potential to redefine human relationships.

Teens say they are turning to AI for friendship

By JOCELYN GECKER, Associated Press No question is too small when Kayla Chege, a high school student in Kansas, is using artificial intelligence. The 15-year-old asks ChatGPT for guidance on back-to-school shopping, makeup colors, low-calorie choices at Smoothie King, plus ideas for her Sweet 16 and her younger sister’s birthday party. The sophomore honors student makes a point not to have chatbots do her homework and tries to limit her interact…

STUDY: 72% of teens admit to using AI for companionship - WCCB Charlotte's CW

CHARLOTTE, NC — It may seem like a harmless chat, but for teens, it’s more like a growing problem. “I was struck by how many concerns that I have about this and that I think we all should,” explained Levine Children’s Hospital pediatric psychologist, Dr. Amii Steele. That was her reaction to reading a study from Common Sense Media about teens and Artificial Intelligence companions. Out of more than 1,000 teens, a whopping 72% say they have used …