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Character.ai settled a lawsuit after a chatbot allegedly contributed to a teen’s suicide, raising urgent child safety and AI ethics questions.

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Instagram Enforces PG-13 Safety Rules

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.

Character.AI Bans Teens From Chatbots

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.

AI Chatbots Settlements Over Minors' Harm

Google and Character.AI have settled lawsuits linked to AI chatbots allegedly contributing to minors' suicides, including a Florida case involving a 14-year-old. The settlements cover multiple states, still awaiting court approval, amid ongoing scrutiny of AI safety and child protection issues.