A.I. is quickly becoming part of how we work, communicate, and manage everyday tasks. And, for many young people, AI is finding its way into their personal lives. Indeed, over 70% of teens have engaged with A.I. chatbots, with roughly half using them regularly, often to act as friends, for conversation practice, or romantic role-playing.
In this Dear Teenagers video, Dr. Lisa Damour addresses the potential costs of turning to A.I. for personal advice or companionship, especially when young people are still developing the interpersonal skills they will rely on for the rest of their lives.
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