Bernie Sanders: “According to a recent poll by Common Sense Media, 72% of…”

“Parents all over this country are deeply concerned about the impact that AI is having on the emotional well being of our kids and in fact, all people. According to a recent poll by Common Sense Media, 72% of American teenagers say they have used AI for companionship and more than half do so regularly. So let's take a deep breath and ask ourselves a simple question. What does it mean for our young people to form friendships, to become emotionally dependent on AI, while at the same time they become increasingly isolated from other human beings.” (16:40–16:55)

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