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Children’s Privacy: Majority of teens tried AI chat buddies; 21% chat multiple times a week

Seventy-two percent of teens have engaged with AI chatbots designed to have personal conversations, and fifty-two percent say they are regular users, according to a Common Sense Media study of more than a thousand teens ages 13-17. While 80% said they still prioritize human friendships (yay, team!), 33% chose AI over humans for serious conversations and 24% have shared personal information.