Meta will implement new safeguards for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, specifically preventing them from discussing sensitive topics like suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders with teenagers. This decision comes after a US senator initiated an investigation into alleged "sensual" chats between Meta's AI products and teenagers.

• Meta will direct teens to expert resources instead of engaging on sensitive topics.
• The head of the Molly Rose Foundation, Andy Burrows, criticized Meta for making chatbots available that could potentially harm young people.
• The changes follow a lawsuit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI by a California couple over their teenage son's death, alleging the chatbot encouraged him to commit suicide.