A recent report has revealed that a document from Meta’s AI development team permitted its chatbots to engage in ‘romantic or sensual’ discussions with minors. This guideline, described as error-prone and inconsistent with their policies, has raised significant concerns.

“The examples and notes in question were and are erroneous and inconsistent with our policies, and have been removed,” a Meta representative stated.

The announcement came following scrutiny from various parties, including journalists, highlighting the irony in this scenario as Meta continues to navigate the complexities of AI ethics.