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A Call for Expedited Research on AI Chatbots

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  • Dimitri A. Christakis

  • July 1, 2026

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    AI poses unique risks to children and adolescents, particularly through parasocial relationships with chatbots.

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    There are alarming cases of at-risk teens developing pathological attachments to AI, sometimes leading to suicide.

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    JAMA Pediatrics acknowledges the potential of AI to transform health care while highlighting its risks.

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    Future research should focus on the extent of AI-related risks, vulnerable populations, and effective mitigation strategies.

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    Studies should utilize validated measures and transparently present limitations, even if based on smaller samples.

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A Call for Expedited Research on AI Chatbots

  • by Dimitri A. Christakis

  • July 1, 2026

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