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Teen chatting with AI companion on smartphone highlighting AI companions used by U.S. teens
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AI Companions Enter the Mainstream: 72% of U.S. Teens Have Used One, Survey Finds

In a testament to how deeply artificial intelligence is taking hold of adolescent life, a new survey published Monday by Common Sense Media finds that 72% of U.S. teens have used some kind of AI-powered chatbot, text analysis program, or voice-activated virtual assistant. These AI companions aren’t just glorified chatbots...