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Teens Are Turning to AI for Emotional Support, and That Says a Lot

A third of teens are leaning on AI 'friends' to vent, rehearse convos, or feel heard, but that doesn't mean they're ditching real life If you doubt your child has used an AI companion, you might want to reconsider that notion. A recent study by Common Sense Media digging into how and why teens turn to AI companions shows that 72 percent of teens, aged 13 to 17, have used it at least once, and over 50 percent are regular users. Of the teens surveyed, 33 percent say that they seek friendship, support, or practice with social interactions from these companions, even confiding in AI friends and finding the interactions equally or more satisfying than real-life conversations. But the majority of teens view these tools with some skepticism and spend more time with actual friends. More concerning is that approximately one-quarter of teens reported sharing personal details, such as names and secrets, with AI companions, thereby granting platforms access to any information teens share for commercial use. While not wholly discouraging, the report reaffirms the guidance that AI companion use by teens requires vigilance, and those under 18 should avoid it. Related: Want Your Kid to Get Ahead? Start With This Free AI Course Read the original article on Lifewire Solve the daily Crossword