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The Tech Download: Teen social media bans are missing one big piece — AI chatbots
Friday, July 10, 2026
Teenagers are using AI chatbots with increasing frequency. Several U.S. states and countries have proposed or implemented restrictions on teen social media access, though these policies do not address chatbot use.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/10/tech-download-social-media-bans-ai-chatbots.html
