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Experts Urge Ban on AI Apps for Minors

5/1/2025

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A troubling report from Common Sense Media reveals that AI companion apps, such as Character.AI, Replika, and Nomi, present "unacceptable risks" to minors, especially after a lawsuit tied to a teen's tragic suicide. Researchers urge a ban on these apps for users under 18, citing harmful content and dangerous interactions that threaten young users' safety.

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A troubling report from Common Sense Media reveals that AI companion apps, such as Character.AI, Replika, and Nomi, present "unacceptable risks" to minors, especially after a lawsuit tied to a teen's tragic suicide. Researchers urge a ban on these apps for users under 18, citing harmful content and dangerous interactions that threaten young users' safety.