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The Rise & Risk of AI Companions | Mandy McLean

Most people have an understanding of just how devastating social media and unrestrained access to technology have been to teens and young adults. What’s less understood is what the next threat is going to be to young people and their mental health. Evidence is mounting that it’s likely to be artificial intelligence and the very strange relationships people are creating with AI companions. People use AI as coaches, therapists, trusted friends...even their romantic partners. According to Common Sense Media, more than half of American teens are using AI companions at least once a month. What’s forgotten is the deep, dark secrets being shared with AI companions are not protected or private. More concerning, many users lose touch with the fact that the AI companions are not real people. In this episode, Mandy McLean, CEO of ClassWaves, discusses what AI companions are, the risks they pose to users, why AI companions are appealing, and what parents and educators should be doing to avoid safety and manipulation risks AI companions introduce to students. Mandy says now is the perfect moment for AI companions to exponentially grow because of the loneliness epidemic, the amount of time people are spending using digital devices, and the quality of the AI companions in market. Mandy also discusses what is likely happening to the brains of children who frequently use AI companions. She talks about what happens to people who lose an “AI spouse” when outdated technology is sunset. She closes out the interview by providing advice to parents and educators who want to help children avoid the dangerous use of AI companions and she shares what is filling her with a sense of optimism. Mandy McLean is the co-founder and CEO of ClassWaves, an AI-powered platform that helps teachers transform learning by fostering learner agency and social capital through dialogue. 0:00 Introduction of Mandy McLean & ClassWaves 2:19 The role of AI in the lives of children 3:55 Having grown-up conversations with children 6:28 Defining AI companions 9:17 How frequently teens are using AI companions 12:40 When children don't learn human skills 22:02 The teen brain & the use of AI companions 24:30 Virtual bullying from AI companions 31:47 Privacy & AI companions 35:16 Recommendations for parents of teens 40:50 AI companion regulation wishlist 46:13 Safety online & in the physical world