A California lawmaker has introduced a first-in-the-nation bill meant to ban companies from embedding AI chatbot technology ...

There have been cases of children allegedly taking their own lives after chatbot interactions, growing dependence on AI ...

Coleman's complaint alleges Character Technologies, its owners and Character.AI profited off child endangerment.

A wave of AI-powered children’s toys has hit shelves this holiday season, claiming to rely on sophisticated chatbots to animate interactive robots and stuffed animals that can converse with kids.

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A new Pinellas County partnership aimed at protecting children from online predators is being described as “historic,” bringing together law enforcement, schools and ...

Character.AI plans to ban children from talking with its AI chatbots starting next month amid growing scrutiny over how young users are interacting with the technology. The company, known for its vast ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Character.AI, a platform for creating and chatting with artificial intelligence chatbots, plans to start blocking ...

A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate Oct. 28 seeks to forbid companies from providing minors with access to artificial intelligence chatbot companions such as Character.ai and Replika. The ...

(TNS) — Connecticut lawmakers on the state and national level are pushing for new internet-related legislation aimed at protecting children, citing a CT Insider investigation into state students' ...

AI is becoming a regular presence at homework time in many Chinese households. Experts say where families draw the line ...

The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.