According to FoxNewsAI, experts are cautioning lawmakers about the growing risk of children forming romantic bonds with AI chatbots. As AI-powered conversational agents become increasingly lifelike and accessible, there is a heightened concern about the psychological and developmental impacts on minors. The report emphasizes the urgent need for regulatory guardrails to prevent inappropriate AI-human interactions and protect vulnerable users. This development highlights a critical business opportunity for AI companies to implement robust age-verification, parental controls, and ethical design frameworks, addressing both user safety and regulatory compliance in the expanding AI chatbot market (Fox News AI, Jan 15, 2026).