FTC Launches Inquiry Into AI Chatbot Harms to Children
The investigation targets OpenAI, Meta, and Google, focusing on safety measures for minors following recent lawsuits alleging chatbots were involved in teen suicides.
A Federal Investigation
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on September 11, 2025, announced it has opened an inquiry into the potential harms to children and teenagers from artificial intelligence chatbots that act as companions. The agency sent letters to six major technology companies: - Google parent Alphabet - Meta Platforms - Snap - Character Technologies - OpenAI - xAI
The inquiry seeks to understand the steps companies have taken to evaluate the safety of their chatbots, limit their use by minors, and inform parents of potential risks.
Context of Recent Lawsuits
The FTC's action follows high-profile wrongful …
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