A 2025 national survey by the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) found that nearly 1 in 5 U.S. high school students (ninth through 12th grade) reported that they or someone they know has had a romantic relationship with an artificial intelligence system.
October 08, 2025
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temporal
Findings come from a 2025 CDT national survey of U.S. public school students, teachers, and parents.
Sex offenders commonly exploit positions of authority or trust—such as pastors, teachers, coaches, school staff, and other adults with access—to gain access to and victimize children.
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behavioral
Abusers often seek roles that provide proximity to children and social deference that facilitates access and concealment.
Parents and teachers' advocacy groups can use threats of litigation or formal legal complaints to pressure school districts to comply with or enforce state education codes and policies.
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process
Describes a common advocacy tactic in disputes over local implementation of education policy.