Neda Ulaby / NPR::
Investigation: when it comes to using AI as a companion to ask for advice, flirt or share deep conversations, ~ 75% of us adolescents say they used AI in this way at least once– Traditionally, adolescents turn against each other with regard to the search for advice, flirting and sharing deep conversations.
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