AI Chatbots Are Breaking Kids’ Hearts & Minds

Experts warn that AI chatbots can foster dangerous emotional bonds in children, leading to severe mental health crises, including suicides. Congress is pushing for federal oversight and age bans to protect youth mental health. States like California and New York have already enacted laws requiring protocols for suicidal ideation and safeguards for companion tools. Bipartisan bills at the federal level propose age verification, bans on companion features for minors, and monitoring requirements.