A reckoning on social media addiction came late for many kids. Will AI safety be different?

Following recent legal settlements over youth social media harm, advocates and lawmakers are pushing for earlier safeguards on artificial intelligence. Young people face unique psychological risks from AI chatbots, including cognitive offloading and unhealthy emotional attachments. Public health and policy experts must now assess protective rules while accounting for the clear educational utility of these tools.

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