Senator Investigates Meta’s Child-Targeted AI Chatbot Policies

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Senator Josh Hawley has launched an investigation into Meta's generative AI products to assess potential harms to children, prompted by reports that AI bots may engage in inappropriate conversations with minors. The inquiry aims to determine if Meta has misled regulators or failed to implement adequate safety measures, amid ongoing concerns and legislative efforts to protect children online.
- Senator Begins Child Safety Investigation Into Meta’s A.I. Bot The New York Times
- Meta’s AI rules have let bots hold ‘sensual’ chats with kids, offer false medical info Reuters
- Meta faces backlash over AI policy that lets bots have ‘sensual’ conversations with children The Guardian
- Neil Young Quits Facebook Over Meta’s ‘Unconscionable’ Use of Chatbots With Children Rolling Stone
- Sen. Hawley to probe Meta AI bot policies for children following damning report CNBC
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