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Study: 20% of Teens Date AI, Sparking Concerns

10/9/2025

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Center for Democracy and Technology finds nearly 20% of high schoolers have had romantic relationships with AI, and 42% use AI for companionship.
The study involved 800 teachers, 1,000 students, and 1,000 parents.
AI use in schools links to more data breaches and troubling student–AI interactions; teachers report damaged trust and mental health concerns, prompting calls for AI literacy.

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Story summary

Center for Democracy and Technology finds nearly 20% of high schoolers have had romantic relationships with AI, and 42% use AI for companionship.
The study involved 800 teachers, 1,000 students, and 1,000 parents.
AI use in schools links to more data breaches and troubling student–AI interactions; teachers report damaged trust and mental health concerns, prompting calls for AI literacy.