AI Companions & Our Kids: Should We Be Worried?
Sage Sisters · Feb 10, 2026 · 1:06:08
Sage Sisters · Feb 10, 2026 · 1:06:08
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This week we're addressing an issue already happening in our kids' lives: AI companions. Seventy-two percent of teens have used them, and one in three find talking to AI just as satisfying as talking to real friends. Should we be freaking out? We're diving into the world of AI companions, from Snapchat avatars to ChatGPT therapy sessions, and why Common Sense Media says no one under 18 should be using them. We talk through the scary stuff (social skills, loneliness, safety), what we're doing in our own homes, and why parental controls are seriously failing. If your kid has a device, this is a must-listen.
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