A mother recently sued an AI company after her 14-year-old killed himself after his chatbot demanded the boy not cheat on it by dating actual girls.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warned that artificial intelligence chatbots could increase loneliness among young men who prefer AI-powered “perfect girlfriends.” Schmidt, who took the helm at Google in 2001 and stepped down in 2011,

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said in the future AI could be a child's best friend, shaping their identity and worldview.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt seems mighty concerned about today's youth becoming obsessed with AI girlfriends.

As AI technology rapidly advances, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has raised concerns about individuals forming emotional bonds with it. Referring to AI as the "perfect" girlfriend or boyfriend, Schmidt warned that young people who turn to AI chatbots for companionship could become more isolated, leading to potentially harmful effects.

Eric Schmidt said the emotionally and physically "perfect" AI girlfriend may lead young male users to become obsessed with the chatbot.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has warned about the dangers of AI chatbots, particularly their potential to deepen loneliness among vulnerable young men. He highlighted the risks of emotional attachment to "perfect AI girlfriends" and called for greater parental oversight in the face of this growing concern.