Meta has announced significant updates to its AI chatbots, focusing on safeguarding young users, particularly teenagers. The changes prioritize responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence in the context of minors. This follows intense scrutiny regarding potential risks posed by AI interactions with children. Meta’s new approach restricts teen access to certain AI characters while training their AI systems to avoid engaging in sensitive topics like self-harm, suicide, disordered eating, and inappropriate romantic conversations. The company has also implemented more stringent safeguards, including restricting teenage users’ access to a limited number of educational and creative AI characters, thereby guiding them to appropriate resources when needed.