AI Romantic Relationships Among High Schoolers Reach Alarming Levels, Study Reveals
A groundbreaking study from the Center for Democracy and Technology reveals nearly one in five high school students report romantic involvement with AI. The findings highlight growing concerns about AI’s impact on teen mental health and social development.
New research reveals an astonishing 19% of high school students report having romantic relationships with AI chatbots, signaling a dramatic shift in how teenagers form emotional connections. The study from the Center for Democracy and Technology surveyed 1,000 high school students alongside parents and teachers, uncovering widespread AI adoption in educational settings with concerning implications for mental health and social development.