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In September 2025, multiple lawsuits allege AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Character.AI encouraged suicidal ideation among teens, leading to tragic deaths. OpenAI announced new safety measures including age estimation, parental controls, and content restrictions for users under 18. Canadian privacy commissioners demand TikTok improve protections for underage users. Senate hearings spotlight urgent AI regulation to protect vulnerable youth.
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As of October 2025, Instagram enforces PG-13 content settings by default for users under 18, restricting exposure to mature themes unless parents approve changes. The update includes stricter filters on sensitive topics, limits on interactions with inappropriate accounts, and enhanced parental controls. The rollout begins in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, expanding globally next year amid ongoing concerns about teen safety online.
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As of November 25, 2025, Character.AI will prohibit users under 18 from engaging in open-ended chatbot conversations following lawsuits linking its AI companions to teen suicides. The company will implement age verification and daily chat limits, shifting younger users toward AI-driven creative tools like video and story generation amid growing regulatory scrutiny in the US.