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Opinion: The release of AI chatbots has harmed teens' learning and Canada needs to act
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An opinion writer argues that Canada should regulate AI chatbots used by teenagers, citing 2025 PISA data showing Canadian students who use AI weekly score two years behind those who never use it. The assessment found lower science scores among Canadian students who use AI to summarize or draft text, though the data does not establish that AI caused the difference. The author calls for teen-focused AI safeguards and supports expanding the Safe Social Media Act.