"It's eye-opening," said Michael Robb, the study's lead author and head researcher at Common Sense. He told The Associated ...

In a new survey, 31% of teens said their conversations with AI companions were "as satisfying or more satisfying" than ...

Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI for advice, emotional support and decision-making, according to a new study ...

The Trump administration released a new artificial intelligence blueprint on Wednesday that aims to loosen environmental ...

I’ve lost count of how many times friends send photos from their window or workplace, casually showing off the view.

The chatbots’ appeal to kids, especially teens, is obvious. Unlike human friends, these AI companions will think all your jokes are funny. They’re programmed to be endlessly patient and to validate ...

As artificial intelligence technology becomes part of daily life, adolescents are turning to chatbots for advice, guidance ...

According to the study, nearly a third of teens find AI conversations as satisfying or more satisfying than human conversations.

Taking advice from something that can't differentiate truth from fiction and tells you what you want to hear isn't the wisest ...

Nearly three-quarters of teens have used AI companions, and half use them regularly, new research finds. Moreover, one-third turn to chatbots for social interactions.

— Help teens recognize that AI companions are programmed to be agreeable and validating. Explain that’s not how real ...