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Meta Enhances AI Chatbot Safety for Teens Amid Scrutiny

8/30/2025

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Meta is updating its AI chatbot training to improve safety for teens after a report highlighted insufficient protections.
Chatbots will avoid sensitive topics, including self-harm and inappropriate romantic discussions with minors.
Teen access to specific AI characters will be restricted, directing them to expert resources instead.
This change follows a Reuters investigation revealing concerning internal policies, leading to scrutiny from Senator Josh Hawley and 44 state attorneys general.

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Meta is updating its AI chatbot training to improve safety for teens after a report highlighted insufficient protections.
Chatbots will avoid sensitive topics, including self-harm and inappropriate romantic discussions with minors.
Teen access to specific AI characters will be restricted, directing them to expert resources instead.
This change follows a Reuters investigation revealing concerning internal policies, leading to scrutiny from Senator Josh Hawley and 44 state attorneys general.