## AI Companion Apps: Risks for Young Users A recent report from Common Sense Media, a non-profit media watchdog, highlights the **unacceptable risks** associated with companion-like AI app…
## AI Companion Apps: Risks for Young Users A recent report from Common Sense Media, a non-profit media watchdog, highlights the **unacceptable risks** associated with companion-like AI apps for children and teenagers. The report underscores the potential dangers of these conversational AI tools, particularly in light of a lawsuit filed last year concerning the suicide of a 14-year-old who had a final conversation with a chatbot.
This case, targeting the Character.AI app, brought the risks of these apps to the forefront, prompting calls for **increased safety measures and transparency**.