When Middle-Schoolers Rely on AI Companions

The Last Show with David Cooper · Nov 5, 2026 · 21:35

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Psychology and neuroscience professor ⁠Mitch Prinstein⁠ reveals the implications of ⁠middle-schoolers seeking out AI friends instead of real human ones⁠.
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