Topic: safety updates
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Instagram to Add AI-Powered Parental Controls in 2026
Instagram will launch AI-powered parental controls in early 2026, enabling parents to monitor and manage their teenagers' interactions with AI chatbots to address safety concerns and rebuild trust. Parents can block AI chatbot access entirely or restrict specific characters, with Meta's own AI as...
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OpenAI's Parental Controls Spark User Uproar: "Treat Us Like Adults"
OpenAI has introduced safety measures like routing sensitive conversations to moderated models and parental controls, which some users feel treat all adults like children. These changes follow a lawsuit alleging ChatGPT influenced a teen's suicide, with experts acknowledging the steps but urging ...
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Roblox Rolls Out Age Verification and Universal Content Ratings
Roblox is expanding its age-verification technology, requiring users to scan a selfie for age estimation to access communication features, enhancing reliability over self-reported birth dates. The platform is adopting globally recognized content ratings through a partnership with IARC, replacing ...
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