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Teens are increasingly turning to AI companions, and it could be harming them

By Liz Spry, Research Fellow, SEED Centre for Lifespan Research, Deakin University
Craig Olsson, NHMRC Principal Research Fellow and Director SEED Centre for Lifespan Research, Deakin University

A recent report found about three in four US teens have used AI companion apps – many of which have little to no safeguards from harmful content.

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