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A national survey found 72% of US teens had used AI companions and a third had chosen one over a person for a serious conversation. The authors advise that no one under 18 use them.
Worth knowing: Survey of US teens aged 13 to 17 only.
Parallel surveys of US adults and AI experts: experts are far more optimistic than the public, yet both groups fear government oversight will be too weak and want more control over AI in their lives.
Worth knowing: US only; surveys conducted in 2024.