US FTC refers Snapchat complaint over AI chatbot

FTC refers Snap complaint alleging its chatbot harms young users
In a rare move, the FTC issued a statement that revealed it referred a complaint against Snap to the DOJ, alleging an AI-powered chatbot is harmful to users.
US FTC refers complaint about Snapchat use of AI chatbot to Justice Department
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Thursday it has referred to the Justice Department a complaint against Snap Inc that alleges its messaging app Snapchat used an artificial-intelligence chatbot that harmed young users.
Snapchat referred to Justice Department for 'risks and harms' of My AI chatbot, FTC says
Snap, the owners of social media app Snapchat, has been referred to the Department of Justice because of allegedly causing "risks and harms" to young users
FTC Refers Complaint Against Snapchat to DOJ Over “My AI” Feature
The Commission said that Snapchat's My AI feature presented 'risks and harms to young users of the application,' while Snap says that the complaint 'is based on inaccuracies, and lacks concrete evidence.
US FTC refers Snapchat complaint over AI chatbot to Justice Dept
U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Thursday it has referred to the Justice Department a complaint against Snap, Inc., that alleges its messaging app Snapchat used an artificial intelligence chatbox that harmed young users.
Snap shares drop as FTC refers MyAI chatbot complaint to the DOJ
Snap shares closed down 5% on Thursday after the Federal Trade Commission said it would refer a complaint against the company to the Department of Justice.

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