Is interacting with AI characters becoming the norm for you? (Your POV)
Common Sense Media published a report on this topic, and it reminded me of how big a bubble I live in.
When Meta announced back in 2024/2025 that they wanted to create AI avatars to boost engagement, I was skeptic, but data speaks clearly – young people enjoy AI interaction.
Some key points:
The majority of U.S. teens (72%) have tried an AI companion at least once.
52% said they are regular users (13% chat with them daily and 21% chat a few times a week).
33% use AI for relationships or social interactions
31% find AI chats as satisfying as human ones
39% say they’ve transferred skills from bots to real life
How do you perceive interaction with AI characters?
Have you noticed any difference in the perception of these characters between you and your (younger) family members or friends?
P.S. X is seeing a revenue boost thanks to the launch of new AI companions (including NSFW characters). App revenue surged by 325%, reaching $419,000 on iOS shortly after launch. It seems to be successful.
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Conducted from April 30 to May 14, 2025, with teens age 13 to 17 from the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Involved 1,060 teens.
Source links:
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/ai-characters-driving-engagement-in-social-apps/736505/
I am attaching interesting pic stats:
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