Teens are talking to AI companions, whether it’s safe or not

For parents still catching up on generative artificial intelligence, the rise of the companion chatbot may still be a mystery. In broad strokes, the technology can seem relatively harmless, compared to other threats teens can encounter online, including financial sextortion. Using AI-powered platforms like Character.AI,...
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Facebook to teens: Plz laugh at these old memes

Facebook, as part of its never-ending quest to win over teens, is now working on a feature just for memes and funny viral content. The social network is experimenting with something it’s calling “LOL,” according to TechCrunch, which got a look at some early beta...
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