Common Sense Tip of the Week: Social AI Companions Aren't for Kids

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Common Sense Tip of the Week: Social AI Companions Aren't for Kids

May 6 2025

Social AI Companions Aren't for Kids

Unlike task-focused artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Bard—which are built mainly to answer questions or complete requests—AI companions are designed to form ongoing emotional connections with users. Common Sense's newly released risk assessments of these apps, like Character.AI and Replika, stress that these AI tools pose unacceptable risks to children and teens and should not be used by minors. Learn more and get specific tips for what parents and caregivers can do to protect kids from using and becoming attached to these artificial relationships by reviewing the Ultimate Guide to AI Companions and Relationships.