Teens say they are turning to AI for advice, friendship and 'to get out of thinking'
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Bruce Perry, 17, demonstrates the possibilities of artificial intelligence by creating an AI companion on Character AI, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Russellville, Ark. (AP Photo/Katie Adkins)Bruce Perry, 17, demonstrates Character AI, an artificial intelligence chatbot software that allows users to chat with popular characters such as EVE from Disney's 2008 animated film, WALL-E, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Russellville, Ark. (AP Photo/Katie Adkins)Bruce Perry, 17, poses for a portrait after discussing his use of artificial intelligence in school assignments and for personal questions Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Russellville, Ark. (AP Photo/Katie Adkins)Bruce Perry, 17, shows his ChatGPT history at a coffee shop in Russellville, Ark., Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Katie Adkins)Bruce Perry, 17, demonstrates using artificial intelligence software on his laptop during a break from summer camp Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Russellville, Ark. (AP Photo/Katie Adkins)
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Bruce Perry, 17, demonstrates the possibilities of artificial intelligence by creating an AI companion on Character AI, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Russellville, Ark. (AP Photo/Katie Adkins)
