Research shows that although most young people have positive interactions with AI chatbots, some may experience problematic behaviors or negative outcomes.

Meta’s latest update gives users warnings for risky messages, screen-sharing with strangers, and offers AI assistance to stay safe on WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram.

Social media giant Meta said Friday its unrolling new parental features for teen interactions with AI characters on its digital platforms.

Starting next year Instagram will let parents stop teens from chatting with AI characters entirely.

Meta will also use voice recordings, photos, and videos acquired through footage from Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses to create ads. The ads will display on Facebook and Instagram feeds, but will not surface on WhatsApp unless users link their accounts to Instagram or Facebook.

Instagram Stories just got an upgrade. According to an announcement on Thursday, you'll be able to edit your Stories in a handful of different ways using generative artificial intelligence. While the ability to add,