Investors·2025-09-11 17:56Group 1: FTC Inquiry on AI Chatbots - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating how companies like Google, Meta, OpenAI, and others monitor the interactions of children with AI chatbots [1][2][3] - The inquiry aims to assess the safety measures taken by these companies to limit potential negative effects on children and teens, as well as to inform users and parents about associated risks [3][5] - The FTC is utilizing its 6(b) authority to conduct this broad study without specific law-enforcement purposes [3] Group 2: Company Responses and Market Impact - Meta's stock was trading flat at approximately 753.33, while Google also remained flat at around 240.02; Snap's stock increased by over 3% to 7.29 [4] - Following concerns raised by Senator Josh Hawley regarding Meta's AI chatbots, the company is revising its internal AI policy to prevent inappropriate interactions with minors [6][7] - OpenAI has stated its commitment to engaging constructively with the FTC inquiry and highlighted existing safeguards in ChatGPT, such as directing users to crisis help lines [8][9]