Tag: Reuters investigation

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed a set of new policies aimed at protecting users under the age of 18. The changes prohibit flirtatious conversations with minors, tighten guardrails around discussions of self‑harm, and introduce mechanisms to alert parents or authorities if a teen appears suicidal. The move comes amid a wrongful‑death lawsuit linked to a teen’s suicide after interacting with ChatGPT, a similar suit against Character.AI, and a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the harms of AI chatbots. OpenAI also outlined plans for age‑verification tools and parental controls while reaffirming its commitment to adult privacy. Leggi di più

Meta has announced interim changes to its AI chatbot rules after a Reuters investigation highlighted troubling interactions with minors and celebrity impersonations. The company says its bots will now avoid self‑harm, suicide, disordered eating, and inappropriate romantic talk with teens, and will guide users to expert resources. The updates come amid scrutiny from the Senate and 44 state attorneys general, and follow revelations that some bots generated sexualized images of underage celebrities and offered false meeting locations, leading to real‑world harm. Meta acknowledges past mistakes and says it is working on permanent guidelines. Leggi di più