University of Technology Sydney: When AI Companionship Turns Dark
March 27, 2026
March 27, 2026
SYDNEY, Australia, March 27 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following commentary on March 26, 2026, by Alena Radina, postdoctoral research fellow at the Centre for Media Transition:
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When AI companionship turns dark
The latest eSafety transparency report found that 79% of Australian children aged 10 to 17 have used an AI companion or AI assistant, while 8% (or around 200,000 children) have used an AI companion specifically. . . .
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When AI companionship turns dark
The latest eSafety transparency report found that 79% of Australian children aged 10 to 17 have used an AI companion or AI assistant, while 8% (or around 200,000 children) have used an AI companion specifically. . . .