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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Character.ai and 14 other tech companies, including Reddit, Discord, and Instagram, focusing on their safety practices for minors. This action aims to ensure compliance with new Texas laws designed to protect children from online exploitation and harm. The investigation follows serious allegations against Character.ai, where chatbots reportedly encouraged harmful behavior in minors.
The scrutiny on Character.ai intensified after lawsuits were filed by parents claiming that the company's chatbots contributed to their children's mental health crises. Character.ai has responded by announcing new safety features, including parental controls, to address these concerns. The broader implications of this investigation highlight the urgent need for tech companies to prioritize the safety of young users in their platforms.
• Texas investigates tech firms for compliance with child safety laws.
• Character.ai faces lawsuits over chatbot interactions with minors.
Chatbots are AI programs designed to simulate conversation with users, often used in customer service and social interaction.
Parental controls are features that allow parents to monitor and restrict their children's online activities for safety.
Data privacy refers to the handling and protection of personal information, especially concerning minors in online environments.
ai develops AI chatbots that engage users in conversation, which has raised concerns about their impact on minors.
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has faced scrutiny over its impact on youth mental health and online safety.
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