Scott Mastione

The Children and Screens Evidence Council voted 7-2 in favor of requiring parental consent for children and teens under 18 to use AI companions.

Chris Perry, the executive director of the organization, says there are a handful of mental health concerns that come along with AI use among children.

Dissenting panel voters noted that parental permission may produce secretive use of AI.

Many schools are now offering guides to AI.

The Children and Screens Evidence Council also provides a webinar.

For NPR News, I'm Scott Mastione.