1 in 5 High Schoolers Had a Romantic AI Relationship, or Knows Someone Who Has
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A survey found that 1 in 5 high schoolers have had a romantic AI relationship or know someone who has, sparking discussions about the implications of AI on youth culture and relationships.
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ahazred8ta
3 months ago
Obligatory XKCD: https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/632:_Suspicion 'suspicion'
pols45
3 months ago
I tell the kids it's like dealing with an actual person. People make mistakes too. People can mislead and hurt you too. It's a learning process which requires constantly asking - what are my real needs + are they being met?
al_borland
3 months ago
The “or know someone who has” part makes this stat feel rather meaningless.
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