Meta's AI Persona Controversy

This chapter explores the backlash against Meta's introduction of AI-driven accounts that simulate real users, particularly focusing on the ethical implications and public controversy surrounding this initiative. Speakers discuss concerns about authenticity, potential disinformation, and the comparison to modern forms of blackface, especially regarding fabricated personas designed to appeal to marginalized groups. The conversation raises crucial questions about the impact of AI on genuine user interaction and the broader landscape of social media discourse.