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AI Companions and Child Safety: What the FTC’s 2025 Action Means
In September 2025, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission launched an inquiry into AI-powered companion chatbots — tools promoted as friends, mentors, or confidants. The concern: their potential impact on children and teens who trust these human-like systems. In this episode of Perspectives, MEF explores what the FTC’s inquiry means for safety, monetization, and the wider mobile ecosystem. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.
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By Mobile Ecosystem ForumIn September 2025, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission launched an inquiry into AI-powered companion chatbots — tools promoted as friends, mentors, or confidants. The concern: their potential impact on children and teens who trust these human-like systems. In this episode of Perspectives, MEF explores what the FTC’s inquiry means for safety, monetization, and the wider mobile ecosystem. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.