AI Companions and Child Safety: What the FTC’s 2025 Action Means

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Join Dario Betti, the CEO of the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF), as he cuts through the noise and gets straight to the heart of the matter in the latest episode of our podcast'. With his promise to stay quite literally "on message," Dario delves each week into the most crucial topics and pressing issues facing the Business Messaging and Enterprise Communications industry, providing listeners with valuable insights and expert opinions. Share your opinions on + 44 7770 1962 27 on SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp, and stay ON MESSAGE!

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AI Companions and Child Safety: What the FTC’s 2025 Action Means

On Message

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1 month ago

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.