Meta Tightens Teen AI Controls Ahead of Legal and Regulatory Pressure

[madtrader]

Meta’s decision to disable AI characters for teens comes as the company faces mounting legal scrutiny over child safety. The move arrives just days before a New Mexico case accusing Meta of failing to protect minors from sexual exploitation heads to trial, and as the company prepares for another case alleging social media addiction.

Meta said it acted after hearing from parents who wanted more visibility and control over how teens interact with AI. The pause follows earlier efforts to restrict teen access to sensitive content, including AI topic limits inspired by PG-13 ratings on Instagram.

The shift reflects a broader trend across the tech industry, as AI and social media companies revise teen experiences in response to lawsuits, regulatory pressure, and safety concerns.

[johnblockbuster]

wonder how much of this is actual safety vs trying to reduce legal exposure