Middle-Schoolers Are Seeking Out AI Friends Instead of Real Human Ones

Young adolescents who turn to chatbots for companionship feel more lonely, a new study says.

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2026-09-26 14:00 · Wall Street Journal Technology
Middle-Schoolers Are Seeking Out AI Friends Instead of Real Human Ones

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