""We need to be more precise about the spectrum of how young people are engaging with AI-and, more importantly, ask why. What we're finding is that their human relationships are really shaping how they enter into AI use.""
""There's a generation of adults experiencing AI in a way similar to how earlier generations encountered social media, when they pioneered its use and their parents tagged along.""
A survey of nearly 2,400 individuals aged 13 to 24 reveals diverse engagement with AI. 28% use it infrequently, 39% for tasks, 18% for personal support, and 15% for ongoing interaction with AI characters. The Rithm Project emphasizes that young people's human relationships influence their AI use. Experts suggest that perceptions of high-risk AI companionship may be exaggerated, while the impact of AI on social connections is significant. The approach to AI mirrors earlier social media experiences among previous generations.
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