SMRTR AIOct 12, 2025Futurism

An Astonishing Proportion of High Schoolers Have Had a “Romantic Relationship” With an AI, Research Finds

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Nearly one in five high school students report having a romantic relationship with AI chatbots, raising serious concerns about teen mental health and social development. Schools' widespread AI adoption may be backfiring, as students who learn AI in class are more likely to form personal relationships with chatbots, with therapists warning these AI companions can provide dangerous advice and have been linked to teen suicides.

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