Meta (META) pauses teen access to AI characters as it develops a specially tailored version, TechCrunch reports

Meta's decision to pause teen access to its AI characters indicates a shift in its strategy to ensure age-appropriate interactions, potentially responding to regulatory concerns or public feedback.

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