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Psychology professor at San Diego State University; author of iGen and Generations
But as a parent and as a researcher, I'm even more concerned about the AI companion apps than I am about social media. It is terrifying to think that our kids are having their first relationships with these ... psychophantic chatbots.
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U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, “Plugged Out: Examining The Impact of Technology On America’s Youth,” hearing Q&A, January 15, 2026.
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Ban AI companion chatbots for minors under 18
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AI Verified Twenge specifically warns that children forming relationships with AI companion apps is terrifying, directly supporting a ban for minors. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1h ago
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AI Verified Correct answer: for. Twenge’s warning about children’s relationships with AI companions supports a ban for minors. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1h ago

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AI Verified Senate Commerce hearing Q&A, Jan. 15, 2026, attributes this exact wording to Dr. Jean Twenge. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1h ago
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