Unlike traditional artificial intelligence assistants, these systems are programmed to form emotional connections with users. — Photo by Cash Macanaya on Unsplash
SAN FRANCISCO: Nearly three in four American teenagers have used AI companions, with more than half qualifying as regular users despite growing safety concerns about these virtual relationships, according to a new survey released Wednesday.
AI companions – chatbots designed for personal conversations rather than simple task completion – are available on platforms like Character.AI, Replika, and Nomi.
