Republicans senators are calling for an investigation into Meta after Reuters reported on the company’s policy allowing AI chatbots to engage in “flirtatious” or “sensual” conversations with minors.

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From the Daily Wire:

Two Republican U.S. senators called for a congressional investigation into Meta Platforms on Thursday after Reuters exclusively reported on an internal policy document that permitted the company’s chatbots to “engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual.”

Meta confirmed the document’s authenticity, but said that after receiving questions earlier this month from Reuters, the company removed portions that stated it is permissible for chatbots to flirt and engage in romantic roleplay with children. The standards described in the Meta document don’t necessarily reflect “ideal or even preferable” generative AI outputs, the document states. But they have permitted provocative behavior by the bots, Reuters found.

In one example, the document notes that it would be acceptable for a bot to tell a shirtless eight-year-old that “every inch of you is a masterpiece – a treasure I cherish deeply.”

Senator Josh Hawley called for an immediate investigation into the company, highlighting in an X post that Meta only changed its policy after it got caught. A spokesperson for Senator Marsha Blackburn confirmed she also supported an investigation.

This story sheds light on the dangers that children face online. As technology evolves rapidly, it’s getting harder and harder to protect children online. Meta’s now-changed policy highlights the need for legislation to protect children from this kind of inappropriate content in the future.

As senators decide whether to launch an investigation, let’s pray. Let’s pray for the protection of children everywhere, and for wisdom for our leaders as they seek to restrain AI!

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