Meta is set to introduce parental controls for kids' interactions with artificial intelligence chatbots, allowing parents to turn off one-on-one chats and block specific bots.
According to Meta, parents will have the ability to turn off chats with AI characters altogether, with the exception of Meta's AI assistant, which will remain available for "helpful information and educational opportunities" with age-appropriate protections.
Meta's AI assistant will "remain available to offer helpful information and educational opportunities, with default, age-appropriate protections in place to help keep teens safe."
Author's summary: Meta introduces parental controls for AI chatbots to ensure kids' safety online.