Character.AI’s decision to ban teen users represents a watershed moment for AI safety regulation. The move comes amid multiple lawsuits and FTC investigations into chatbot harms to minors.
Character.ai’s decision to ban users under 18 comes as the company faces multiple wrongful death lawsuits and regulatory pressure. The move signals a broader reckoning for AI companies about youth safety and content moderation.
Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal have introduced the GUARD Act to protect children from harmful AI companion bots. The legislation follows tragic cases where chatbots allegedly encouraged minors toward self-harm.
