Core Points - Meta Platforms Inc. announced new safety features for parents to manage their teenagers' interactions with AI characters on its platforms [1][2] - The new parental controls will allow parents to disable one-on-one chats with AI characters, block specific characters, and gain insights into discussion topics [2] - These updates are being developed with care due to their impact on billions of users and are expected to roll out early next year [2] - The introduction of these controls comes in response to criticism regarding child safety and mental health, as well as an inquiry by the Federal Trade Commission into the potential harms of AI chatbots [3]