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Parents Urged to Discuss AI Companions With Kids
Original: Have You Talked to Your Kids About AI Companions? You Should.
A parenting-focused outlet is urging parents to talk with their children about AI companions, the chatbot apps designed to act as friends or romantic partners. The piece frames the conversation as a necessary step as these tools become more common among young people, warning families not to ignore the topic and to address the emotional and safety questions raised by children forming attachments to artificial intelligence.
Why now: Growing use of AI companion apps by children and teens has prompted renewed concern among parents and family advocates.
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