Common Sense Media urges feature-based rules for chatbots after family case cited
Common Sense Media warned the committee that AI companions can deepen isolation and delay care; the group cited a family lawsuit and urged feature-based regulation, mandatory disclosures, independent testing and chatbots that interrupt self-harm conversations.
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Mike Hote, California director for Common Sense Media, told the Select Committee that AI chatbots and companion products can replace essential human learning experiences and, in some cases, deepen harm. He described research showing widespread teen use of AI companions and said his group is supporting California bills that would require disclosure, safety features and independent testing.
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