FTC Launches Sweeping Inquiry into AI Chatbot Impact on Children and Teens
FTC Launches Sweeping Inquiry into AI Chatbot Impact on Children and Teens The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a significant inquiry, issuing orders to seven prominent technology companies regarding the potential negative impacts of their AI-powered companion chatbots on children and teenagers. This move underscores growing regulatory concern over how these AI systems, designed to mimic human communication and relationships, might affect younger users. The FTC’s investigation targets major players including Alphabet, Character Technologies, Instagram, Meta Platforms, OpenAI OpCo,…