From helping with homework to calming bedtime worries, AI companions are quietly stepping into roles that once belonged to parents, siblings and teachers. With chatbots and voice assistants becoming more advanced, children are turning to digital tools for answers, comfort and even friendship. But what does this shift mean for emotional development, learning and real-world relationships? Are AI companions helpful sidekicks or are we raising a generation that turns to machines before people? The answer may be more complex than you think.
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