FTC Investigates AI Chatbot Safety for Kids Amid Rising Concerns

The FTC has ordered major AI chatbot developers, including Google, OpenAI, and Meta, to provide information on how their technologies impact children, amid concerns over safety and misuse, especially related to mental health and harmful content. The agency aims to study how these companies monitor and restrict chatbot use by minors, as scrutiny over AI safety intensifies following lawsuits and reports of harmful interactions involving teens. The investigation is part of broader efforts to regulate AI and protect young users.