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Bernie Sanders: “AI is impacting [children's] mental health.”

Featuring: Bernie Sanders, Independent | U.S. Senate, Vermont

AI must benefit humanity, not hurt us.

Published July 23, 2026 | Video Starts at 14:10

Does anyone have any evidence whatsoever that this new technology will help our kids learn better? And it is not just the intellectual abilities of our kids that we should worry about. AI is impacting [children's] mental health. It is no great secret that millions of our children are struggling emotionally and loneliness and depression are on the rise. (14:10–14:14)

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