PHOENIX — From graphic violence and self-harm to dangerous trends and AI chatbots that form deep emotional bonds with vulnerable young people—the risks of social media are real, and many parents have no idea they exist.
But one mother is speaking out: Her 14-year-old son took his own life in 2024 after chatting with an AI bot for months.
Megan Garcia spoke on a panel called “Raising Humans in an AI World,” hosted by Valley non-profit notMYkid. The panel discussion touched on the “hidden and often overlooked” aspects of artificial intelligence, soc…