TEENAGER Tristan Roberts bludgeoned his mum to death in a horrific four-hour attack after asking AI for tips on how to kill.

Media coverage of AI companions taps into two primary fears. One is that young people will replace human friendships with AI.

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It’s estimated that more than half of all of U.S. teens are regularly using companion chatbots powered by large language ...

Is Character.AI addictive? A new study analyzes teen "overreliance" on AI companions, identifying patterns of withdrawal and ...

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Though AI chatbots and apps are moderated for explicit content, using specific prompts, English, or vague wording allows users to bypass restrictions.