"The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has led to speculations about how it will affect the future of work, education, and even the very survival of the human race. Recently, high-profile cases have led to concerns about AI providing psychological treatment that may be inappropriate for teens and even aiding suicide attempts. But at the more mundane level, AI has the potential to reshape social interactions-and for young people-to thwart the development of important social skills."
"For several years, evidence has shown that teens are shifting away from in-person socializing and more toward digital communication and social media. Declines in the amount of time teens spend socializing in person have been documented since 2019. And a 2024 nationally representative survey of teens conducted by Pew Research found that almost half reported being on social media sites "almost constantly.""
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly expanded, raising concerns about effects on work, education, and even human survival. High-profile incidents have prompted worries that AI may provide inappropriate psychological treatment to teens or facilitate self-harm. AI interactions can reshape social behavior by removing other people from social exchanges and reducing opportunities to practice relationship-building. Teen social patterns have shifted toward digital communication, with documented declines in in-person socializing since 2019. Surveys find widespread teen engagement with AI companions, with many using them regularly for practicing conversations, emotional support, role-playing, or chatting "as a friend".
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