AI chatbot companions are increasingly designed to feel personal, supportive, and emotionally present, especially to children and teens. On this page, we explain how specific design features can lead to emotional dependence on AI chatbot companions and why those patterns raise serious safety concerns for families.

The Social Media Victims Law Center proudly recognizes our client, Attorney Megan Garcia, for being named to Business Insider’s AI Power List—a selection of key players shaping the next wave of AI innovation—as a leading safety advocate in the space. This national recognition reflects Garcia’s extraordinary courage and tireless advocacy in confronting the real-world harms

We are proud to share that TIME Magazine featured our founder, Matthew P. Bergman, shedding light on the day-to-day work of Matt and our team at The Social Media Victims Law Center and our fight to hold social media and AI companies accountable for the harm their products have caused children and teens, as well

We’re incredibly proud to share that very own Laura Marquez-Garrett has been awarded the Parents 2025 Next Gen Award—a new honor celebrating 40 people across the country who are helping families not just get by, but truly thrive. It’s a big moment, and one that reflects the impact Laura continues to make for kids and

Warning The following blog contains topics that may be sensitive for some readers. Sextortion involving children and teens is on the rise. According to the FBI, more than 3,000 underage victims were targeted in 2022, leading to the suicide of more than a dozen victims. The vast majority of the victims have been male. This

Attorney Matthew Bergman recently appeared on an episode of The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, hosted by CNN anchor host Audie Cornish. The episode documents the hardships of families whose children have been negatively impacted by social media and the ongoing fight in Washington to ensure the safety of children and teens online. You can