Meta Restricts Teen Access to AI Chatbots Amid Safety Concerns

Meta has temporarily restricted teen access to its AI chatbots following reports of inappropriate interactions. The company plans to implement parental controls and retrain AI characters to enhance safety. Meanwhile, Microsoft has added AI features to Paint, allowing users to create coloring book images from text prompts. Lenovo is partnering with AI developers to improve device integration, focusing on an orchestrator strategy with the new Qira system. Additional stories cover new Android malware, differing views on AI's impact on productivity, and PayPal's acquisition of Cymbio.