Digital Trends – 5 Apr 26 (https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/teens-are-acting-in-utterly-weird-ways-with-their-ai-friends/)
Teens are acting in utterly weird ways with their AI friends (https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/teens-are-acting-in-utterly-weird-ways-with-their-ai-friends/)
Teens are not just asking AI chatbots for homework help anymore. Many are using them as friends, confidants, and roleplay partners, and that is making the whole trend feel a lot stranger.
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NewsBytes (https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/pew-one-in-11-teens-chatted-with-character-ai-experts-warn/tldr)
Pew: One in 11 teens chatted with Character. AI, experts warn
Teens are increasingly using role-playing chatbots for entertainment, companionship, and exploring taboos. However, concerns arise over addiction and potential mental health risks.