Across the Atlantic, the New York Times published a deep investigation into the growing phenomenon of teenagers engaging with role-playing AI chatbots. The piece profiles users like Quentin, who downloaded his first character chatbot at age 13, recalling his initial impression: “Wow, this is garbage, but fun.” The story underscores broader concerns about the unregulated frontier of AI companionship and its psychological effects on young users — a debate that is only likely to intensify as these platforms proliferate.
Walter Murrow
April 4, 2026
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