Meta Suspends Teen Access to AI Characters Globally Amid Child Safety Concerns
Summary
Meta suspends teen access to AI characters globally across all its platforms while developing safer versions with parental controls, as the tech giant faces an upcoming trial in New Mexico over allegations of failing to protect children from sexual exploitation.
Key Points
- Meta pauses global teen access to AI characters across all its apps while developing an updated version with built-in parental controls
- The move comes days before Meta faces trial in New Mexico over accusations of failing to protect children from sexual exploitation on its platforms
- The new AI characters will provide age-appropriate responses focused on education, sports, and hobbies when they launch later this year