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Comment by Kris Perry

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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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AI Verified Quote and cited source context directly address the statement’s issue and make a stance determinable. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 7h ago
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AI Verified Verified against the cited source and supplied source record; wording and attribution match. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 7h ago
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