AI Companions Are Not Your Teen’s Friend

Despite broad agreement that young people should be protected from threats posed by algorithms designed to act as friends, romantic partners, or therapists, federal regulation is dangerously limited.

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Issues in Science and Technology
Published
2025-10-01
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https://doi.org/10.58875/sddq4891
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AI in Service Interactions
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AI Companions Are Not Your Teen’s Friend

J. B. Branch
Issues in Science and Technology
AI in Service Interactions
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AI Companions Are Not Your Teen’s Friend

J. B. Branch
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Abstract

Despite broad agreement that young people should be protected from threats posed by algorithms designed to act as friends, romantic partners, or therapists, federal regulation is dangerously limited.

Issues in Science and TechnologyVol. 42(1)
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AI in Service Interactions
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