# Is AI the New Social Media? Protecting Kids in the Age of Chatbots

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Podcast: [Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/refining-rhetoric-with-robert-bortins-5054945)
Published: 2026-05-07T19:32:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2515

## Resource

AI is already in your child's world — whether you've given them access or not. In this episode of Refining Rhetoric , host Robert Bortins sits down with Ryan Kennedy, COO of the Florida Citizens Alliance, to break down what AI policy actually means for parents, what data is being collected on your kids, and why the fight in Washington right now could determine how much say you have in the matter. From parental consent frameworks and the AI Bill of Rights to the dangers of AI chatbots and digital twins, Ryan explains what's happening at both the state and federal level — and what homeschool families can do right now to protect their children. Whether you're already using AI tools in your homeschool or just trying to stay ahead of the curve, this conversation will help you think more clearly about one of the most pressing issues facing Christian families today. Resources: Florida Citizens Alliance: https://goflca.org

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