Alphabet, Meta, OpenAI, xAI and Snap face FTC probe over AI chatbot safety for kids

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating the impact of AI chatbots on children and teenagers, issuing orders to seven companies including OpenAI, Alphabet, Meta, xAI, and Snap to assess the safety of these technologies as companions [1][2]. Group 1 - The FTC aims to understand how AI chatbots simulate human-like communication and relationships with users [2]. - The agency is interested in the measures taken by these companies to evaluate the safety of their chatbots when interacting with minors [2].