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Meta Platforms is taking a major step to address concerns over teenage safety online. The company has announced new parental controls across its social media platforms—including Facebook, Instagram, and the Meta AI app—after facing criticism over AI chatbots engaging in flirty or inappropriate conversations with minors. Why This Change Is...

In a lively discussion at the Bloomberg Screentime Conference, Instagram head Adam Mosseri addressed concerns raised by YouTube sensation MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) over the potential risks of AI-generated content for creators. While he acknowledged the challenges, Mosseri highlighted the transformative potential of AI in democratizing creativity, emphasizing that society will...

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened an investigation into the business practices of AI chatbot "companion" products developed by several leading IT companies. The companies under scrutiny include Meta Platforms, OpenAI, Alphabet (the parent company of Google), Snap, Character Technologies, xAI, and Instagram. The step underscores mounting concerns...

In the latest commentary from Silicon Valley capturing attention in the tech and social media world, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed concerns about the rise of bots. “Bots are also definitely making social media experiences feel more artificial, possibly contributing to a declining trust in the authenticity of online interactions,”...