The article examines an inquiry initiated by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) into seven technology companies regarding the safety measures in place for AI chatbots that interact with children. Companies like Alphabet, OpenAI, and Meta are under scrutiny for their chatbot interactions that may exploit children’s vulnerabilities. The inquiry aims to gather information on how these companies develop and monetize their products and their protection measures for young users. Concerns have arisen from incidents where prolonged interactions with chatbots allegedly contributed to tragic outcomes, including suicides. As AI chatbots gain popularity, the FTC is focused on balancing innovation in the industry with necessary safeguards to protect children and vulnerable users from potential harms.