In a rare cross-party move, U.S. House lawmakers have agreed on a plan to enhance digital protections for children and teenagers. Spearheaded as a response to growing concerns about youth privacy, the move underscores a broader shift toward more stringent online safeguards.

The Federal Trade Commission is poised to question AI companies over how their products affect children. Recent reports claim that fake celebrity chatbots have sent risqué messages to teens, sparking a debate on privacy and safety for young users.