The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened an investigation into artificial intelligence products that act as companions, as well as what steps they have taken to limit potential negative effects on children and teens.
“As AI technologies evolve, it is important to consider the effects chatbots can have on children, while also ensuring that the United States maintains its role as a global leader in this new and exciting industry,” FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said in a press release on Sept. 11.
“The study we’re launching today will help us better understand how AI firms are developing their products and the steps they are taking to protect children.”…