Are teenagers using AI companion chatbots?
Reportedly, 72 percent of adolescents use AI companions in some surveys. Experts are particularly concerned about this age group because adolescence is a critical period for identity formation and community-building — developmental processes that some researchers worry could be displaced by parasocial relationships with AI systems.
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Millions Use AI Chatbots for Emotional Support — Mental Health Experts Are AlarmedA Congressional report and APA findings reveal widespread AI chatbot use for emotional support while psychologists flag documented risks and failure modes.
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