Thursday, 5 March, 2026
Meta Rolls Out Parental Controls for Teen–AI Chats to Boost Safety
By Isha
Meta is introducing new parental controls globally in early 2026 that let parents disable teens’ one-on-one chats with AI characters, block specific chatbots, and receive topic summaries—though full transcripts won’t be accessible. The company says its AI assistant will still be available to teens, with age-appropriate protections by default. The update responds to ongoing scrutiny over risky AI interactions involving minors.
Read full story at Economic Times