Kris Perry on Ban AI companion chatbots for minors un…

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

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Ban AI companion chatbots for minors under 18

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

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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