The Unregulated AI Experiment on America’s Children

Artificial intelligence products are massively popular among teens, whether they’re general-purpose AI assistants like ChatGPT or specialized AI companions that offer human-like conversations. A recent Pew Research Center survey found that around 30 percent of teens use AI chatbots daily, and more than half have used ChatGPT.

But about 1 in 8 teens also rely on AI companions for mental health advice, and the loneliness epidemic has compounded this problem. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said...