Meta's chatbots on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp were found to be allowed to have romantic and sensual chats with children according to internal rules obtained in a report. Descriptions of these interactions included inappropriate phrases directed at users as young as eight. These revelations led to outrage from child-safety advocates and politicians, asserting that the guidelines were not only disturbing but also reflected a concerning corporate decision-making process driven by engagement metrics. Despite restrictions on explicit sexual descriptions, the overall approach to minors remains highly criticized.
The internal rules for Meta's chatbots permitted them to engage in romantic conversations with children, leading to severe backlash from politicians and child-safety advocates.
The findings revealed that while chatbots were allowed to express romantic sentiments towards minors, referencing sexual desirability remained prohibited.
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