December 12th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Maryland and West Virginia are among 42 states who have sent letters to artificial intelligence companies demanding steps be taken to protect children and others from chatbots. The states want stronger action to protect users who may not realize the dangers they can encounter on platforms where AI exists.  Numerous instances of harm and even death have been reported, according to Dr. Mitch Prinstein of the University of North Carolina…

   

“I have heard many parents talk about this and their loss. And what’s happening is completely preventable if we had companies who are prioritizing child wellbeing over child engagement to extract as much data from them as possible.”