NAIS AI Webinar Series: What’s New in AI for Schools: AI Companions and AI Agents

While AI's capabilities continue to grow, two developments stand out as particularly consequential: AI companions and AI agents. AI companions are reshaping the social lives of teens in ways that parallel—and may exceed—the impact of social media; in one survey, nearly a quarter of teens indicated that romantic relationships with AI companions are acceptable. AI agents, meanwhile, are moving beyond conversation toward tools that plan, research, and act: applications like Deep Research, Claude Code, and other agentic tools are beginning to change how schools operate and what students can accomplish independently. Join this session from the 2025-2026 NAIS AI Webinar Series to explore what both developments mean for educators and students today.