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Comment by Emily Cherkin

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Educator and author focused on children’s technology use.
I don't believe it belongs in the hands of children without…no, it doesn't belong in the hands of children at all.
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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 In the Senate discussion of child AI harms, Cherkin says AI does not belong in children’s hands, strongly supporting a companion-chatbot ban for minors. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1h ago
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AI Verified Correct answer: for. Cherkin says AI does not belong in children’s hands, supporting a ban on AI companions 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 Emily Cherkin. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1h ago
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