• A new study says most U.S. teenagers have used an AI to chat, flirt, or have deep conversations – and more than half of them do it regularly.
• A report from Common Sense Media found that 52% of teens use an AI ‘companion’ at least a few times a month.
• Many share personal information like their name or location.
• The study found that teens still prefer spending time with ‘real friends’ and find human conversations ‘more satisfying.’  

https://www.npr.org/2025/07/20/nx-s1-5471268/teens-ai-friends-chat-risks