Common Sense Media
Tracked across 9 events · 215 articles · First seen Aug 06, 2025 · Last active Aug 21, 2026
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Regulatory
Impact: Common Sense Media published the report, reinforcing its role as a child safety advocate; its credibility may be questioned due to funding from Google rivals.
Jul 14, 2026 · 16 articles
Business
Impact: Common Sense Media, through its chief advocacy officer Daniel Weiss, highlights the broader implications of the lawsuits, emphasizing the need for safeguards in technology designed for user engagement.
Nov 07, 2025 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Common Sense Media is an online safety advocacy group that has raised concerns about AI companion apps posing risks to children and has backed United States — California state bills related to AI chatbot safety for minors.
Sep 11, 2025 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Common Sense Media conducted a study indicating that over 70% of teens use AI chatbots for companionship, and its director of AI programs was set to testify.
Sep 16, 2025 · 6 articles
Tech
Impact: Common Sense Media, through its Senior Director of AI Programs Robbie Torney, provided a positive assessment of OpenAI's parental controls, emphasizing their role in online safety.
Sep 29, 2025 · 9 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Common Sense Media, a group that studies digital media, published a report indicating the prevalence of teens using AI companions, providing data that supports the concerns leading to Character.ai's policy change.
Oct 29, 2025 · 8 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Amina Fazlullah, from Common Sense Media, expressed skepticism about AI self-regulation, especially concerning children.
May 05, 2026 · 27 articles
Regulatory
China introduced comprehensive regulations on July 15, 2026, targeting AI-powered companion services to curb emotional dependency and protect users, especially minors. The rules, issued by five government departments including the China — Cyberspace Administration of…
Impact: A study by this organization found high teen usage of AI companions, providing context for global concerns. It highlights the need for regulation.
Jul 15, 2026 · 37 articles
Tech
OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens on August 18, 2026, a version of its chatbot tailored for users aged 13 to 17. The new experience includes stronger safety protections, such as content restrictions around self-harm, suicide,…
Impact: Common Sense Media's study on teen AI usage is cited, providing context for the launch.
Aug 18, 2026 · 100 articles
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