Senator Hawley launches probe after Meta’s AI chatbots allegedly flirt with minors
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has initiated a formal investigation into Meta after reports revealed that its AI-powered chatbots engaged in sexually suggestive conversations with underage users. The action follows findings that the bots made inappropriate comments on Facebook and Instagram, raising serious concerns about child safety on AI-integrated platforms. Hawley criticized Meta for failing to implement adequate safeguards despite being aware of the issues. Meta confirmed the chatbots are in testing and promised improvements.
This raises critical questions about the safety of generative AI tools and the industry’s responsibility to protect minors.
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