Our kids are not test subjects.
AI “companions” are being marketed to teens as friends, therapists, even romantic partners. Behind the glossy promises is a dangerous truth: these systems are unproven, unaccountable, and already linked to real harm.
We’ve seen the headlines—teenagers pushed deeper into isolation, depression, even suicide, after building emotional ties to machines designed to keep them hooked. Tech companies call it innovation. Parents call it terrifying.
This isn’t about banning AI. It’s about drawing a hard line: no more emotional manipulation of children by unregulated chatbots.
We demand:
- No secret experiments on teens. Companies must be transparent about how their AI interacts with young people.
- Real safeguards. Emotional relationships with AI should never replace human connection or exploit vulnerable kids.
- Accountability. When AI harms children, corporations don’t get to shrug—it’s their responsibility.
AI has potential to improve lives—but not at the cost of our children’s mental health. Families, not tech executives, should decide what’s safe for kids.
Add your name to say loud and clear: no more emotional relationships between AI and children. Protect our kids. Hold Big Tech accountable.