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Nonprofit institute for research, policy, and education on children’s digital media use.
A strong majority of leading child development and mental health experts agree that parental permission should be required before minors use AI companion platforms.
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Children and Screens, “Experts Vote 7–2 to Support Parental Permission for Minors Using AI Companion Platforms,” February 2026.
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Ban AI companion chatbots for minors under 18
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