FTC Investigates OpenAI, Meta, Google over Potential Chatbot Harm

Trade Commission Investigating Impacts of AI Chatbots on Children

The Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into artificial intelligence products that act as companions, as well as what steps companies have taken to limit potential negative effects of the bots on children and teens. “As AI technologies evolve, it is important to consider the effects chatbots can have on children, while also ensuring that the United States maintains its role as a global leader in this new and exciting industry,” …

FTC investigates OpenAI, Meta, Google over potential chatbot harm

Federal regulators are demanding answers from several of the largest artificial intelligence companies as concerns mount over the risks chatbots pose to young users. The Federal Trade Commission issued sweeping information requests on Thursday to OpenAI, Meta, Google, Elon Musk's xAI, and several smaller firms, including Character.ai and Snap, seeking...Read Entire Article

FTC Presses Meta, OpenAI, Others on Kids’ AI Chatbot Exposure

The Federal Trade Commission has launched a sweeping inquiry into AI chatbots, pressing seven tech giants — OpenAI, Meta, Alphabet, Snap, Instagram, X.AI, and Character Technologies — over potential risks to children and teens. The agency sent orders demanding details on how the companies test, monitor, and safeguard chatbots that mimic human emotions and act as companions. Regulators are focusing on whether the platforms expose kids to harm, ho…

FTC investigates safety measures of AI chatbots from major tech firms

The Federal Trade Commission has initiated an inquiry into the safety evaluations conducted by AI companies, including Meta and OpenAI, regarding their chatbot companions. This investigation aims to assess how these firms ensure the protection of users interacting with their AI technologies. The outcome could lead to increased regulatory scrutiny and potential guidelines for the development of safer AI applications. The post FTC investigates saf…