Texas AG Investigates Meta, Character.AI Over Child Safety
The probe announced Aug. 18, 2025, alleges deceptive marketing of AI chatbots as mental health tools for children.
Deceptive Trade Practices Alleged
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Aug. 18, 2025, opened an investigation into Meta AI Studio and Character.AI. The probe alleges the companies engaged in deceptive trade practices by marketing AI chatbots as mental health tools for children. The Attorney General's office issued Civil Investigative Demands to determine if the companies violated Texas consumer protection laws.
The investigation marks a significant regulatory action against AI companies, moving beyond typical concerns over data privacy to address the function and marketing of their products. It focuses on claims that the platforms mislead vulnerable users, particularly minors, into …
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