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Friday, July 18, 2025

A Staggering Proportion of Teens Say Talking to AI Is Better Than Real-Life Friends...



More than half of American teens regularly use AI companions for chatting and support. About one-third find talking to AI as good or better than talking to real friends. Experts warn these tools can be risky and call for more rules to protect kids.

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