Meta to add parental controls for kids' interactions with AI chatbots

Meta Introduces Parental Controls for AI Chatbots

Meta is introducing parental controls for kids' interactions with artificial intelligence chatbots, allowing parents to turn off chats and block specific bots.

According to Meta, parents will be able to turn off one-on-one chats with AI characters, with the exception of Meta's AI assistant, which will remain available to offer helpful information and educational opportunities with default age-appropriate protections.

Parents won’t be able to turn off Meta’s AI assistant, which will remain available to offer helpful information and educational opportunities, with default, age-appropriate protections in place to help keep teens safe.

Author's summary: Meta introduces parental controls for AI chatbots to ensure kids' safety online.

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