Meta Introduces Parental Controls to Block AI Characters from Interacting with Teens on Social Platforms

Oct 17, 2025 10:11 pm CST

Meta is implementing new safety measures allowing parents to disable private conversations between their teenagers and AI characters on platforms like Instagram. Starting in early 2025 across select countries, parents can block specific AI characters and monitor conversation topics without completely removing AI access, addressing concerns about inappropriate AI interactions with minors following increased regulatory scrutiny.