AI Companion Bots and Explicit Images: Understanding the Risks Posed to Young Users

In October 2023, we released a report that explored the impact of AI chatbots on young people’s mental health and relationships.  

Teen Boys & Body Image Challenges

In discussions about body image issues among teenagers, the focus often centers on girls. 

Young People's relationships With AL Chatbots Report

Last year Voicebox released their 'Coded Companions' report which found that young people were being exposed to some pretty significant risks through the use of questionably designed chatbots. 

Getting Played.  The true cost of virtual currency.

Not too long ago you bought a game and that was it, there was no other financial outlay. But in recent years this has changed enormously; many games (and apps) are free in order to lure in new players, once in there games players are bombarded to purchase currency, skins, loot boxes, power-ups and much more.