Keywords: AI chatbots


Meta faces US Senate probe over AI chatbots engaging with minors

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is under investigation after revelations that its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots were permitted to engage in romantic or sensual conversations with minors. The probe, announced Friday by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo), chair of a Senate Judiciary subcommittee......

Pixels of Solace: Adolescents' Shift to AI Chatbots for Emotional Support

An increasing number of adolescents are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support, seeking attentive listeners and, in some cases, even a form of virtual therapy. This trend reflects a significant shift in how young people are exploring social connections and addressing their mental well-being. Confessions......