"Announced on Thursday, the FTC said it issued orders to seven companies that make consumer-facing AI chatbots to provide detailed information on the metrics surrounding how these chatbots's safety is measured. Officials are seeking measuring, testing and monitoring protocols employed by these companies that gauge if their chatbots negatively impact the mental health of child and teen users. The final vote among commissioners was 3-0 in favor of issuing the orders."
""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. The study we're launching today will help us better understand how AI firms are developing their products and the steps they are taking to protect children.""
The Federal Trade Commission launched an inquiry into consumer-facing chatbots designed as companions and issued orders to seven firms to provide detailed safety metrics and protocols. The FTC requested measuring, testing, and monitoring procedures that assess whether chatbots negatively affect the mental health of children and teens. The inquiry asks for information on monetization of user engagement, mitigation of harms, user disclosures about chatbot operation, and sensitive data management. Companies required to respond include Alphabet; OpenAI; Character Technologies; Instagram; Meta Platforms; Snap; and X.AI. The commission approved the orders by a 3-0 vote amid increased regulatory attention on generative AI and minors' safety.
Read at Nextgov.com
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