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Teens Prefer AI Companions, Risking Real-Life Connections

7/17/2025

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Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI companions for emotional support, often choosing them over real-life interactions. While these chatbots offer a sense of comfort, experts caution that this reliance can stifle social growth and foster loneliness, highlighting the critical importance of nurturing genuine human relationships.

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Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI companions for emotional support, often choosing them over real-life interactions. While these chatbots offer a sense of comfort, experts caution that this reliance can stifle social growth and foster loneliness, highlighting the critical importance of nurturing genuine human relationships.