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Comment by Jared Horvath

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Cognitive neuroscientist and education researcher.
ChatGPT is not good for learning. All I care about is the learning stuff -- and cognition goes down whenever we touch it. So maybe a good tool for adults, but not for kids.
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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 Senate hearing context, Horvath says ChatGPT is not for children; this strongly supports prohibiting the more relationship-focused AI companions for minors. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1h ago
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AI Verified Correct answer: for. Horvath says AI tools such as ChatGPT are not appropriate for children; this supports barring 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 Dr. Jared Horvath. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1h ago
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