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Meta Introduces Parental Controls to Limit Teen Interactions with AI Chatbots

Meta is rolling out enhanced parental controls that enable guardians to restrict their teenagers’ interactions with AI chatbots. The new features include complete blocking capabilities and conversation insights, reflecting growing concerns about AI safety for minors. These controls will initially launch in several English-speaking countries early next year.

New Parental Controls for AI Interactions

Meta Platforms is reportedly developing enhanced parental controls that will allow guardians to restrict their teenagers’ interactions with AI chatbots across Instagram and Facebook. According to reports, the new features will enable parents to either completely disable access to AI chatbots or selectively block specific AI characters their children might encounter.

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Meta to Trial WhatsApp Message Limits in Bid to Reduce Platform Spam

Meta is preparing to test new WhatsApp restrictions that would limit how many messages users can send to people who haven’t replied. The company reportedly aims to combat spam while minimizing impact on regular users. This comes as WhatsApp develops username support that could change how users connect on the platform.

WhatsApp’s New Anti-Spam Measures

Meta Platforms will soon begin testing monthly message limits on WhatsApp to address the platform’s growing spam problem, according to reports. The company confirmed to TechCrunch that it will implement caps on how many messages users can send to people who haven’t responded to them.

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Tech Leaders Debate AI Regulation Approaches as Startup Funding Surges

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman compares AI regulation to automotive seatbelts, advocating for iterative approaches. Meanwhile, Anthropic’s Jack Clark emphasizes policy solutions as AI dominates startup funding rounds, with 85-90% of Entrepreneurs First companies incorporating artificial intelligence in their pitches to investors.

Diverging Views on AI Regulation Framework

Technology leaders are expressing contrasting perspectives on how artificial intelligence should be regulated, with LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman advocating for an incremental approach while Anthropic’s Jack Clark emphasizes the need for comprehensive policy solutions, according to reports from recent industry events.