A growing number of teenagers are forming romantic bonds with artificial intelligence, blurring the line between companionship and code.
A new report by the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) has revealed that nearly one in five US high school students (19 percent) say that they or a friend have used AI to have a romantic relationship. The study, which surveyed 1,000 students, 1,000 parents, and around 800 teachers, highlights the unsettling role AI is beginning to play in the emotional lives of young people. What began as a tool for learning and productivity is now being used for affection and comfort.
