Teens and AI Companions: A Growing Substitute for Real Human Connection? | EWTN News Nightly

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As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, its presence in the lives of young people is growing rapidly. A new report by Common Sense Media reveals striking data about American teens and the use of AI companions. According to the report, 72% of teens have used AI companions, and 33% use them for social interaction and relationships. Alarmingly, 31% say they find conversations with AI more satisfying than with real people, and 12% admit to sharing things with AI that they wouldn’t tell friends or family. Sister Nancy Usselmann, Director of Pauline Media Studies, shares her insights on AI companionship, its impact on human connection, and how young people and parents alike can navigate this digital frontier with wisdom. ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf