Meta now allows parents to see what their kids are discussing with its AI

TechMeta now allows parents to see what their kids are discussing with its AIParents will be able to see the topics and sub-topics — like lifestyle, entertainment, and mental health — that their children are discussing with AIGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Thursday 23 April 2026 23:02 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2963932","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/meta-parents-kids-ai-b2963932.html","title":"Meta now allows parents to see what their kids are discussing with its AI"}}CloseRelated video: Meta and YouTube found guilty on all counts in landmark trial that could reshape the future of social mediaSign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inboxSign up to our free IndyTech newsletterSign up to our free IndyTech newsletterEmail*SIGN UPI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice{"className":"sc-1ge0fwe-0","newsletterData":{"regSourceNewsletter":"IND_Tech_Newsletter","regTitle":"IndyTech","subscriptionGroup":"indytech","subscriptionGroupId":"c9972e20-b4d1-4401-a88f-777e77be0046","type":"tech","pathPrefix":["/space","/tech","/extras/indybest/gadgets-tech","/tech/security"],"associatedAuthors":["Andrew Griffin","Anthony Cuthbertson"],"title":"Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox","mobileTitle":"Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter","imageSrc":"https://static.independent.co.uk/static-assets/images/newsletters/indyTech1_1.png","newsletterKey":"receiveTech","regSourceSection":"Tech","regSourceMethod":"NSCs"},"isClimate":false}Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced a new tool to allow parents to see what their children are discussing with its...