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Comment by Mental Health Foundation

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UK charity focused on mental-health research, prevention, and policy.
[Unlicensed] chatbots are commercial tools that unlike therapy can be designed to foster dependency and keep you coming back for more. They will not always have a user’s best interests at heart.
AI Verified (Jun 15, 2026)
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Mental Health Foundation consultation submission, published by the UK Government, June 2026.
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Ban AI companion chatbots for minors under 18
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AI Verified Quote warns chatbots can foster dependency and lack users' interests, directly supporting a ban for minors. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago
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AI Verified Official GOV.UK progress statement reproduces the wording and attributes it to the Mental Health Foundation consultation submission. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago
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