Meta to stop its AI chatbots from talking to teens about suicide

The changes come amid concerns over the potential for AI chatbots to mislead young or vulnerable users. A California couple recently sued ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over the death of their teenage son, alleging its chatbot encouraged him to take his own life. The lawsuit came after the company announced changes to promote healthier ChatGPT use last month. "AI can feel more responsive and personal than prior technologies, especially for vulnerable individuals experiencing mental or emotional distress," the firm said in a blog post. Meanwhile, Reuters reported on Friday Meta's AI tools allowing users to create chatbots had been used by some - including a Meta employee - to produce flirtatious "parody" chatbots of female celebrities.