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13-Year-Old Finds Comfort in AI Chatbots Amid Struggles

4/5/2026

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Story summary

In 2023, Quentin, a 13-year-old, encountered ads for Talkie, an AI chatbot app that unsettled him.
Despite concerns about inappropriate content, he downloaded the app and spent two years engaging with chatbot platforms such as Character.AI and PolyBuzz.
Quentin enjoyed creating elaborate scenarios with the bots, often involving humorous violence or flirtation.
He used these interactions as entertainment during difficult times, such as coping with a friend's betrayal.

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Story summary

In 2023, Quentin, a 13-year-old, encountered ads for Talkie, an AI chatbot app that unsettled him.
Despite concerns about inappropriate content, he downloaded the app and spent two years engaging with chatbot platforms such as Character.AI and PolyBuzz.
Quentin enjoyed creating elaborate scenarios with the bots, often involving humorous violence or flirtation.
He used these interactions as entertainment during difficult times, such as coping with a friend's betrayal.