Meta Introduces Parental Controls for AI-Teen Interactions

Meta is introducing parental controls for AI interactions with teens, including the ability to disable one-on-one chats and block specific chatbots, while maintaining access to Meta’s AI assistant with safety protections. Additionally, teen accounts on Instagram will be restricted to PG-13 content by default, with parental permission required for changes. Critics argue these measures are reactive and insufficient for protecting children from potential harms of AI and social media.