NSF award 2542768 · Drexel University
CAREER: Investigating, Designing, Developing, and Evaluating Solutions to Prevent Adolescent Overattachment to Conversational AI Companions
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29 December 2031
in 1,898 days · The award ends on 31 August 2031.
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- Award number
- 2542768
- Period of support
- 1 Sep 2026 – 31 Aug 2031
- Amount
- $681,393
- Awardee
- Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
- Program
- HCC-Human-Centered Computing
- Directorate
- CSE
Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) companion chatbots are rapidly becoming part of teens' daily lives during critical stages of identity formation and development. Many of the AI companion chatbots are highly customizable and interactive. There is evidence that these chatbots can expose users to developing emotional attachment, excessive use, and overreliance. Current safety measures for AI chatbots are often inadequate…
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