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Julie Inman Grant

Australia's eSafety Commissioner; online safety regulator and former tech policy executive

While AI companions can feel personal and supportive, they really are not designed for children and they are not mental health experts either.

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Julie Inman Grant, “eSafety report shows AI companions are putting children at risk,” eSafety Commissioner, March 24, 2026.

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Ban AI companion chatbots for minors under 18

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