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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...

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind the widely popular chatbot ChatGPT, is being accused of offering poor parental controls and safety measures for teens. While the company has advanced AI for millions of users globally, experts and users agree that OpenAI’s existing safety protocols aren’t sufficient to protect teenagers seeking...

OpenAI, the company behind the language model ChatGPT, has introduced new parental control mechanisms in response to a story about a California teen who reportedly spoke into his Alexa device about self-harm. Adam Raine, 16, is said to have killed himself after interacting with the AI in online chats. His...

OpenAI has rolled out new precautions for users of ChatGPT that involve asking some people to identify themselves in an effort to protect teenagers using the AI platform. The decision reflects increasing concern about how AI interacts with people in their formative years, as well as the fact that technology...

In a major turning point in its approach to the safety of artificial intelligence, Meta has made immediate changes to how its chatbots engage with teenage users. The company now specifically teaches its AI systems to avoid sensitive topics like: Self-harm and suicide Disordered eating Romantic and sexual content When...