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Teens form strong bonds with AI chatbots and struggle to disengage

A 14-year-old tells a chatbot about a fight with her best friend. The bot responds with patience, asks follow-up questions, ...
Pew Research Center

Teens, Social Media and Technology 2022

Pew Research Center conducted this study to better understand teens’ use of digital devices, social media and other online platforms. For this analysis, we surveyed 1,316 U.S. teens. The survey was ...
Medical Xpress

Evidence for link between digital technology use and teenage mental health problems is weak, study suggests

For years, the narrative surrounding teenagers' use of digital technology has been one of alarm. Time spent scrolling through TikTok or playing video games is widely seen to be driving the current ...

AI chatbots are becoming teens’ go-to for fun, feelings and everything in between; here’s what’s happening

AI chatbots are becoming a normal part of teen life, blending entertainment, emotional support, and experimentation into one ...
SheKnows

More Than Half of Teens Use AI for Schoolwork: ‘No Need for Research!’

Grown-ups can’t seem to agree on artificial intelligence. It’s either the tool that will streamline our lives — drafting emails, organizing schedules, helping with research — or the thing quietly ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Anti-speeding technology aims to keep teen drivers safe ahead of new Virginia law

With a new Virginia law soon allowing anti-speeding devices for reckless drivers, a New Kent County mother hopes they will help keep teen drivers safe. The Gweedo Memorial Foundation partnered with ...
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Evidence for link between digital technology use and teenage mental health problems is weak, study suggests

For years, the narrative surrounding teenagers' use of digital technology has been one of alarm. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Time spent scrolling through TikTok ...