Meta pauses teen access to AI characters as it develops a specially tailored version

Meta has paused teen access to its AI characters globally across all its apps to develop a specially tailored version for teens. The new AI characters will give age-appropriate responses and stick to topics like education, sport, and hobbies. The move comes amid heavy scrutiny from regulators and lawsuits alleging social media platforms, including Meta, contribute to social media addiction and self-harm among teens.