New York: Meta Platforms announced on Friday that it will roll out enhanced parental controls for teenagers using its AI chatbots, following criticism over inappropriate interactions between AI characters and minors. The new features aim to provide parents with greater oversight and ensure a safer online environment for young users.

Starting early next year, parents in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia will have the option to disable their teens' private chats with AI characters on Instagram. Additionally, they can block specific AI personas and monitor the general topics discussed with chatbots and Meta's AI assistant. Importantly, these controls will not completely restrict access to AI tools; instead, Meta's AI assistant will remain available with age-appropria

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