AI and Children: The Mental Health Threat

Episode notes

Based on an American Psychological Association advisory published in 2025, “Artificial Intelligence and Adolescent Well-Being,” and a recent California jury decision that awarded $3 million in damages to a young adult who sued Meta and YouTube, Kevin Szczepanski discusses the impact of AI on adolescent well-being, highlighting risks, legal implications, and necessary safeguards. From the viewpoints of both parents and corporations, Kevin discusses AI’s growing influences on youth mental health, the importance of responsible design, and the role of parents, professionals, and those seeking to profit from AI.

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