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Comment by National Alliance on Mental Illness New York State

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New York State affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness
Without the right safeguards, AI can put young people at risk. AI tools are not a substitute for mental health care, but many people are already using them to ask questions or find support. Some tools can help when used responsibly, but others can cause harm.
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Quoted in “State Senator Kristen Gonzalez Introduces Bill to Protect Minors from AI Chatbots,” NYSenate.gov, January 29, 2026.
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Ban AI companion chatbots for minors under 18
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AI Verified The source frames NAMI-NYS's safety statement as support for legislation protecting minors from AI chatbots. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago
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AI Verified NAMI-NYS supports the cited minor-protection chatbot legislation; recorded for matches. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago

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AI Verified NYSenate press release attributes this wording to NAMI-NYS; quote and date match source. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago
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