One third of US teens use AI companions for social interaction and relationships. A third of teens also say they find AI conversations to be as satisfying or more satisfying than conversations they have with humans. That’s according to the non‑profit Common Sense Media.
In this episode, Katty Kay speaks to New York Times technology columnist Kevin Roose about why AI companions are becoming so popular, what people are getting out of them, and whether we should be worried by their growing popularity.