The FTC said it wants to understand how companies have worked to limit the products’ use by and potential negative effects on children and teens.

The Federal Trade Commission is issuing orders to seven companies to understand how their AI chatbots potentially negatively affect kids and teenagers.

The Federal Trade Commission is demanding a set of companies with AI-powered chatbots to show how their apps could negatively impact young people.

The FTC said it wants to understand how companies have worked to limit the products’ use by and potential negative effects on children and teens.

Experts and regulators warn that emotionally attuned bots can leave children vulnerable to psychological risks—prompting lawsuits and calls for stricter safeguards.