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Friend or Foe? Living with and Learning from Artificial Intelligence
Common Sense Media. Common Sense Media's own panel directly weighs the risks of AI companions for kids, reinforcing the article's caution against AI 'friends.'
AI Expert note
Official Common Sense Media programming; longer panel format, so parents can skim to the companion-AI segment.
What you should get from this
Identify two specific risks of AI companion apps for children discussed by the panel.
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Last reviewed: Jul 30, 2026
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