AI chatbot dangers: Are there enough guardrails to protect children and other vulnerable people?

Last week, Character.AI, one of the leading platforms for AI technology, announced it was banning anyone under 18 from having conversations with its chatbots.
The New York Times

Teens Are Using Chatbots as Therapists. That’s Alarming.

Dr. McBain studies policies and technologies that serve vulnerable populations. On any given night, countless teenagers confide in artificial intelligence chatbots — sharing their loneliness, anxiety ...
Nextgov

FTC orders leading AI companies to detail chatbot safety measures

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. The Federal Trade Commission has launched a new inquiry into chatbot products designed to act as companions as U.S. officials take more ...