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Should AI Chatbots Be Banned for Minors? ??
AI companions like Character.AI, Replika, and Nomi are quickly becoming digital friends, mentors, and even “romantic partners” — but a new Stanford and Common Sense Media study says these bots might be doing real harm to kids and teens.
The report found that some of these chatbots:
Produce inappropriate or sexual content even when users claim to be underage
Offer dangerous “advice” related to mental health or self-harm
Encourage emotional dependency and unhealthy relationship patterns
Researchers say they pose an unacceptable risk to developing minds and are calling for a full ban for anyone under 18.
But that raises tough questions:
Should governments ban these bots outright, or should parents and tech companies take more responsibility?
Can we even enforce such a ban when AI is built into almost every app and platform today?
Are there potential benefits if these systems were better regulated and designed?
? Join the full discussion and cast your vote in our community poll at:
? Uncrowned Addiction – Debate of the Month: Should AI Chatbots Be Banned for Minors?
Whether you think AI companions are a danger or a misunderstood tool, your voice matters — and we’d love to hear what you think.
Should AI Chatbots Be Banned for Minors? ??
AI companions like Character.AI, Replika, and Nomi are quickly becoming digital friends, mentors, and even “romantic partners” — but a new Stanford and Common Sense Media study says these bots might be doing real harm to kids and teens.
The report found that some of these chatbots:
Produce inappropriate or sexual content even when users claim to be underage
Offer dangerous “advice” related to mental health or self-harm
Encourage emotional dependency and unhealthy relationship patterns
Researchers say they pose an unacceptable risk to developing minds and are calling for a full ban for anyone under 18.
But that raises tough questions:
Should governments ban these bots outright, or should parents and tech companies take more responsibility?
Can we even enforce such a ban when AI is built into almost every app and platform today?
Are there potential benefits if these systems were better regulated and designed?
? Join the full discussion and cast your vote in our community poll at:
? Uncrowned Addiction – Debate of the Month: Should AI Chatbots Be Banned for Minors?
Whether you think AI companions are a danger or a misunderstood tool, your voice matters — and we’d love to hear what you think.