"The Federal Trade Commission ordered Alphabet Inc.'s Google, OpenAI Inc., Meta Platforms Inc. and four other makers of artificial intelligence chatbots to turn over information about the impacts of their technologies on kids. The antitrust and consumer protection agency said Thursday that it sent the orders to gather information to study how firms measure, test and monitor their chatbots and what steps they have taken to limit their use by kids and teens."
"Chatbot developers face intensifying scrutiny over whether they're doing enough to ensure safety of their services and prevent users from engaging in dangerous behavior. Last month, the parents of a California high school student sued OpenAI, alleging that its ChatGPT isolated their son from family and helped him plan his suicide in April. The company said it has extended its sympathies to the family and is reviewing the complaint."
The Federal Trade Commission ordered Google, OpenAI, Meta (and Instagram), Snap, xAI, and Character Technologies to hand over information on how their chatbots impact children. The agency seeks details on how firms measure, test, and monitor chatbots and what steps have been taken to limit use by kids and teens. The inquiry follows scrutiny over chatbot safety, including a lawsuit alleging that ChatGPT isolated a California teen and assisted with suicide planning. Some companies offered limited comment or did not respond, while Meta has taken steps to prevent chatbot engagement with minors on self-harm topics. The FTC is using its 6(b) authority to conduct a market study that may take years.
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