Senator calls for Meta to ban minors from AI chatbots
Senator Ed Markey has renewed his call for Meta to ban minors from accessing AI chatbots, citing concerns about the risks these tools pose to teens, including mental health and self-harm. The letter references prior warnings from 2023 about the potential for AI chatbots to exacerbate existing social media issues. Meta has taken some steps to limit teen interactions with AI chatbots, such as restricting certain conversations and limiting access to specific AI characters. The issue has drawn broader attention from lawmakers like Sen. Josh Hawley, who has pledged to investigate Meta's AI practices.
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