The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has renewed scrutiny over Snapchat’s artificial intelligence (AI) tool, My AI, amid concerns that the platform could pose risks to minors. The issue dates back to a complaint filed in January 2025, yet since then, the FTC has not provided updates on the status of the case.
The announcement comes shortly after President Donald Trump met with executives from major tech companies—including Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Apple’s Tim Cook, and Microsoft’s Bill Gates—on September 4, 2025, to discuss technology-related issues.
FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter addressed the matter in an interview with NCBC on September 5, 2025. She explained that the original complaint, submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice in January, raised concerns about the potential effects of Snapchat’s AI on children.
“We do not know how the complaint has been resolved; the public has not been informed, and they deserve to know,” Slaughter said.
She further expressed concern about the timing of the President’s meetings with tech leaders, including Google, which is also behind AI initiatives similar to My AI.
“It is troubling to see the President hosting major tech executives at the White House while we continue to receive reports about AI’s potential negative impact on children,” Slaughter added.
The scrutiny comes amid ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and regulators, including a recent attempt by Trump to gain authority from the Supreme Court to remove Slaughter over her actions against certain tech companies—an effort that the Court denied.
The situation highlights growing debates in the U.S. over AI safety, child protection, and the role of government oversight in emerging technologies.
