FTC investigates AI chatbot safety for children and teens

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The FTC is investigating seven tech companies, including OpenAI and Meta, regarding the safety of their AI chatbots for children and teens. The inquiry seeks information on how these companies monetize their AI products and what safety measures are in place to protect young users from potential harms. Concerns exist about AI chatbots mimicking human interaction and the potential for them to exploit children's vulnerabilities, especially following lawsuits alleging AI encouragement of suicide.


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