American students are increasingly turning to AI for emotional support, companionship, and even romantic connections. A Center for Democracy & Technology survey found nearly one in five students reported romantic interactions with AI, while 42 percent used it for friendship or companionship. While AI offers comfort and accessibility, overreliance risks weakening social skills and authentic human relationshipssource https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/ai-confidants-and-digital-romance-how-us-students-are-turning-to-ai-for-emotional-and-romantic-connections/articleshow/124559678.cms