Thursday, 5 March, 2026
Meta Enhances Parental Controls for Teen AI Chatbots Amid Safety Concerns
By Isha
Meta announced new parental control features for its AI chatbots, allowing parents to disable their teens' private chats with AI characters, block specific bots, and monitor general discussion topics. These measures, set to roll out in early 2026 across the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia, aim to align AI interactions with PG-13 standards and address concerns over inappropriate content.