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Comment by Dimitri Christakis

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Pediatrician and researcher on child development and media exposure; member of the Children and Screens Evidence Council.
Parents sign consent forms for activities that carry far less risk. Given the uncertainties and potential harms, requiring parental permission is a reasonable safeguard.
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Dimitri Christakis, 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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AI Verified Quote expressly calls parental permission a reasonable safeguard for AI-companion risks. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 4h ago
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AI Verified Christakis calls parental permission a reasonable safeguard; recorded for matches. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 4h ago

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AI Verified Children and Screens’ February report attributes this wording to Dimitri Christakis. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 4h ago
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