60% of US teens have tried AI chatbots, 11.4% use them almost daily

As AI chatbots become increasingly part of daily life for American teens, a new national study documents widespread exposure to harm. While many use them for school, entertainment and support, researchers warn they may also expose youth to harmful content, encourage risky behavior and blur the line between human and AI relationships. The youngest teens in the study, especially 13-year-olds, appeared among the most exposed.