Lately, it feels like every day we wake up to another “groundbreaking” AI tool being released. As a mom and digital wellness educator, I’ve learned to pay close attention to these new technologies for how they might impact our children's developing sense of reality and trust. Two recent releases in particular have me concerned: OpenAI’s new Sora app and Meta’s latest AI-powered tools.

There are many AI related topics to tackle, but today I want to focus solely on kids relationships with AI companions. In this post I will break down what they are, where kids are finding them and what the research is showing about the potential risks. I will also, as always, leave you with strategies for being your kids’ ally and mentor, setting healthy boundaries and broaching open and curious conversations.