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  • The FTC orders seven major AI chatbot developers to study how their products affect the mental health of children and teens, signaling intensified regulatory scrutiny.
  • The FTC seeks details on how firms assess chatbot safety, restrict access for minors, and inform users and guardians about risks across platforms.
  • Some firms have rolled out teen-safe features, including under-18 experiences and Parental Insights, in response to regulatory and public concerns.

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FTC launches inquiry into AI ‘companion’ chatbots from seven tech companies | CNN Business

https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/11/tech/ftc-investigating-ai-companion-chatbots-kids-safetyCnn.com
FTC launches inquiry into AI ‘companion’ chatbots from seven tech companies | CNN Business

FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbot companions and their effects on children

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ftc-ai-chatbot-inquiry-children-openai-xai-meta-snap-alphabet/Cbsnews.com
FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbot companions and their effects on children

The FTC is investigating companies that make AI companion chatbots

https://www.engadget.com/ai/the-ftc-is-investigating-companies-that-make-ai-companion-chatbots-181413615.htmlEngadget.com
The FTC is investigating companies that make AI companion chatbots

Alphabet, Meta, OpenAI, xAI and Snap face FTC probe over AI chatbot safety for kids

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/11/alphabet-meta-openai-x-ai-chatbot-ftc.htmlCnbc.com
Alphabet, Meta, OpenAI, xAI and Snap face FTC probe over AI chatbot safety for kids

FTC Launches Inquiry into AI Chatbots Acting as Companions

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/09/ftc-launches-inquiry-ai-chatbots-acting-companionsFtc.gov
FTC Launches Inquiry into AI Chatbots Acting as Companions

FTC to AI Companies: Tell Us How You Protect Teens and Kids Who Use AI Companions

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ftc-to-ai-companies-tell-us-how-you-protect-teens-and-kids-who-use-ai-companions/Cnet.com
FTC to AI Companies: Tell Us How You Protect Teens and Kids Who Use AI Companions

FTC orders AI companies to hand over info about chatbots’ impact on kids

https://www.theverge.com/policy/776545/ftc-ai-chatbot-companion-kids-teens-studyTheverge.com
FTC orders AI companies to hand over info about chatbots’ impact on kids

FTC orders companies to show impact of AI chatbots on kids - UPI.com

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/09/11/FTC-AI-chatbot-children-impact-Meta-Instagram-Alphabet-OpenAI-XAI/2151757607401/Upi.com
FTC orders companies to show impact of AI chatbots on kids - UPI.com

FTC targets Google, Meta, X, and others with inquiry into AI chatbot safety: 'Protecting kids online is a top priority'

https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/ftc-targets-google-meta-x-and-others-with-inquiry-into-ai-chatbot-safety-protecting-kids-online-is-a-top-priority/Pcgamer.com
FTC targets Google, Meta, X, and others with inquiry into AI chatbot safety: 'Protecting kids online is a top priority'

FTC orders leading AI companies to detail chatbot safety measures

https://www.nextgov.com/artificial-intelligence/2025/09/ftc-orders-leading-ai-companies-detail-chatbot-safety-measures/408055/Nextgov.com
FTC orders leading AI companies to detail chatbot safety measures

Government Puts AI Companies on Notice About Boastful Advertising: 5 Practical Lessons for the Tech Sector

https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/news-insights/government-puts-ai-companies-on-notice-about-boastful-advertising.htmlFisherphillips.com
Government Puts AI Companies on Notice About Boastful Advertising: 5 Practical Lessons for the Tech Sector

Meta, Alphabet, OpenAI Face FTC Probe Over Safety Of Children Using AI Chatbots

https://www.investors.com/news/technology/ai-chatbots-meta-google-openai-chatgpt/Investors.com
Meta, Alphabet, OpenAI Face FTC Probe Over Safety Of Children Using AI Chatbots

FTC launces inquiry into AI chatbots acting as companions and their effects on children

https://apnews.com/article/ftc-chatbot-ai-e78fcc72520f56a4eff90df7ad6220c0Apnews.com
FTC launces inquiry into AI chatbots acting as companions and their effects on children

FTC orders companies to collect data on how AI is impacting youth mental health

https://www.whec.com/top-news/ftc-orders-companies-to-collect-data-on-how-ai-is-impacting-youth-mental-health/Whec.com
FTC orders companies to collect data on how AI is impacting youth mental health

FDA eyes tighter regulations on chatbots for mental health

https://www.statnews.com/2025/09/12/fda-regulations-chatbots-mental-health-morning-rounds-newsletter/Statnews.com
FDA eyes tighter regulations on chatbots for mental health

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