One in five Americans have used an AI specifically designed to simulate a romantic partner, and 72% of teenagers have tried an AI companion at least once, according to a 2024 Common Sense Media survey.

A recent study conducted and published in Psychological Science tracked over 2,000 people over the course of 12 months and found that those who rely on artificial intelligence for social interaction become even more lonely compared to before.

In this research, scientists monitored the chatbot usage and level of loneliness........

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