AI tools are becoming more expansively used not just by companies but by everyday users for aid in their daily tasks and sometimes when seeking companionship or for more personal purposes. While OpenAI and other tech giants have warned against overly relying on the tool and seeking therapy and other emotional support from the platforms, it seems the regulatory authorities are also looking into the impact of these chatbots, especially on children. The FTC has recently launched an inquiry against companies that build AI companion chatbots and wants more extensive information on how user data is being handled.

FTC probes AI companion chatbots over safety risks, privacy concerns, and impact on teens

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a broad investigation into companies tha

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