The Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into artificial intelligence products that act as companions, as well as what steps companies have taken to limit potential negative effects of the bots on children and teens.
“As AI technologies evolve, it is important to consider the effects chatbots can have on children, while also ensuring that the United States maintains its role as a global leader in this new and exciting industry,” FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said in a press release on Sept. 11.
