Kris Perry on [🇺🇸 Congress, Oct 2025] Requiring age ve…

Kris Perry

Executive Director of Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development.

The use of AI companions is spreading rapidly among children and teens, yet we know remarkably little about how it may shape emotional development, social expectations, or mental health. This vote reflects a precautionary approach grounded in what we already know about child development and risk.

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Kris Perry, quoted in Children and Screens, “Experts Vote 7–2 to Support Parental Permission for Minors Using AI Companion Platforms,” February 2026.

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[🇺🇸 Congress, Oct 2025] Requiring age verification and content safeguards for AI chatbots to protect minors

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AI Verified Quote cites youth risks and a precautionary approach supporting parental-permission safeguards. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 3mo ago

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AI Verified Perry’s precautionary rationale supports safeguards; recorded for matches. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 3mo ago

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AI Verified Children and Screens’ February report attributes this wording to Kris Perry. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 3mo ago

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Ban AI companion chatbots for minors under 18

The use of AI companions is spreading rapidly among children and teens, yet we know remarkably little about how it may shape emotional development, social expectations, or mental health. This vote reflects a precautionary approach grounded in what we...

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