So what started as a novelty is quickly feeling like a social experiment gone wrong. The figures in reports aren’t modest anymore. A recent Common Sense Media survey reported that 72% of teens have used AI companions, which is not a number to scoff at. Meanwhile, 33% of them had even used it for friendship or companionship. This alone shows how these tools are no longer just a tool for homework — they’re becoming a bigger part of teen internet culture. Talking to AI chatbots...
