Middle-Schoolers Are Seeking Out AI Friends Instead of Real Human Ones

The Wall Street Journal
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A recent study finds that middle-schoolers who seek companionship from AI chatbots report higher feelings of loneliness compared to those with human friends. The research highlights the emotional impact of AI friendships on young adolescents.

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