Meta Faces Backlash Over AI Guidelines for Chats With Minors
Meta is under fire for AI guidelines allowing risky chats with minors, sparking safety concerns and calls for policy reform.
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Meta Faces Backlash Over AI Guidelines for Chats With Minors Meta AI Guidelines for Minors Spark Safety Concerns Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is facing intense scrutiny over its AI guidelines for interactions with minors. A recent review of internal documents revealed that the company’s generative AI chatbot, Meta AI, was trained under standards that some experts believe could allow inappropriate or unsafe conversations with young users. These revelations have prompted child safety advocates, parents, and lawmakers to demand stronger safeguards to protect minors in the age of AI-driven communication. Image : Google The controversy stems from how Meta’s AI handles sensitive topics—especially those related to sexual content, relationships, and “sensual” conversations involving minors. Critics argue that even well-intentioned guidelines can fall short if the AI is not explicitly programmed to block or redirect these interactions. Given that millions of young people use Meta’s platforms daily, concerns over the potent…
