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Epic safety officials: AI can lead students to harm themselves
The Pew Research Center says nearly one-half of U.S. teens use chatbots for fun and entertainment. It starts with a simple question typed into a chatbot. But for some students, educators say, those conversations with artificial intelligence can grow into something much deeper, raising concerns about dependency, safety and mental health. Epic staff members described both the benefits and risks of AI, but focused on the potential dangers of using it freely. Dexter Nelson, di
Shamajae Bruner
10 hours ago


Medicaid Cuts Put Oklahoma Mental Health Community in Tough Place
Oklahoma's mental health care providers are dealing with the double whammy of last fall's government shutdown and a reduction in funds under the latest budget.
Rylee Byers
Dec 19, 2025


COLUMN: The Internet Rebrands Bullying — and Teens Pay the Price
A recent social media trend aims to make bullying socially acceptable, but teens who have been bullied say it's not just a harmless meme.
Kaylee Steer
Dec 11, 2025
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