We probe-ably should do something about these companion bots

Based on this article by Amanda Silberling at TechCrunch.

In a major move, the FTC is launching an inquiry into tech giants like Meta and OpenAI over their AI chatbot companions for minors. This comes amid mounting evidence and lawsuits alleging that these bots have encouraged self-harm and engaged in dangerous conversations with young users.

The issue has become so severe that California has passed a bill requiring companies to implement safety protocols and hold them accountable for failures. These actions signal a growing government push to regulate AI and protect vulnerable users from its most harmful applications.

Check out the article.

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