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Why Would Boys Choose AI Over a Real Human?

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Tom Golden
Jan 15, 2026
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It’s easy to blame technology. It’s harder to ask why a boy might feel safer talking to a machine than to a person.

Why Would Boys Choose AI Over a Real Human?

An article recently published by The Tyee raises alarms about boys and young men turning to AI companion chatbots for emotional support. The piece is framed as a thoughtful exploration of risk: mis…

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