A new study shows that a third of American teenagers prefer chatting with artificial intelligence companions over having real friends. Common Sense Media’s report, titled "Talk, Trust, and Trade-Offs: ...

Many teens are forming emotional connections with AI companions because they feel lonely, curious, or want a place to feel heard. These tools can seem comforting, but they may share unsafe advice, ...

No question is too small when Kayla Chege, a high school student in Kansas, is using artificial intelligence. The 15-year-old asks ChatGPT for guidance on back-to-school shopping, makeup colors, ...

A new study by a U.S. nonprofit focused on the lives of kids and families, Common Sense Media, has found that a vast majority of U.S. teens (72%) have tried an AI companion at least once. By ...

Jim Steyer, right, founder of Common Sense Media, maintains close ties with tech leaders, yet is comfortable criticizing them when he thinks their companies pose risks to children. Above, Steyer in ...

Common Sense Media, a kids-safety-focused nonprofit offering ratings and reviews of media and technology, released its risk assessment of Google’s Gemini AI products on Friday. While the organization ...