The On Deadline Podcast
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Report: Shocking number of teens 'dating' an AI chatbot - is a social media ban for kids the answer?
25 minutes Posted Jun 17, 2026 at 5:18 pm.
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A new report that outlines exactly how many teens say they're dating at AI chatbot underscores the isolation today's youth experience in a digital world. We dive into that, plus the remarkable story of an eagled on the road to recovery after his nest collapsed and a debate around 'competency' based high school diplomas.