Meta has temporarily paused teenagers’ access to its AI-generated character tools while the company works on safety improvements. The platform allows users to interact with conversational AI personas designed for entertainment and social engagement. However, the company decided to restrict access for younger users as it prepares updated safeguards aimed at preventing harmful interactions. AI chatbots designed to simulate personalities have become increasingly popular across social platforms, but they have also raised concerns about moderation, misinformation and emotional influence on younger users. By pausing teen access, Meta signaled that companies developing consumer-facing AI systems must address safety risks as the technology becomes more sophisticated. The move reflects broader debates across the technology industry about how AI chatbots should be regulated when deployed at large scale in social media environments.
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