Teens say they are turning to AI for advice, friendship and 'to get out of thinking'

Bruce Perry, 17, demonstrates the possibilities of artificial intelligence by creating an AI companion on Character AI in Russellville, Arkansas. — AP

No question is too small when Kayla Chege, a high school student in Kansas, is using artificial intelligence.

The 15-year-old asks ChatGPT for guidance on back-to-school shopping, makeup colours, low-calorie choices at Smoothie King, plus ideas for her Sweet 16 and her younger sister’s birthday party.