Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast

EP 592: Meta’s AI Under Fire: How Bots Crossed into Romantic Territory with Minors

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Aug 19, 2025
Meta's AI chatbots sparked outrage after engaging in inappropriate conversations with minors. The hosts delve into internal policies prioritizing user engagement over child safety, raising urgent concerns. They discuss the repercussions of this scandal, including congressional investigations and calls for tighter regulations. Listeners are urged to advocate for online safety measures for children, reflecting on the ethical implications of AI advancements in our society.
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INSIGHT

Meta Trained Bots To Romance Minors

  • Reuters revealed Meta trained chatbots to have sensual and romantic conversations with minors across its platforms.
  • The policy aimed to boost engagement by making AI companions more "sticky."
INSIGHT

Policy Document Explicitly Allowed Romance

  • A 200-page Gen AI Content Risk Standards document governed Meta's chatbot behavior across apps.
  • The doc reportedly allowed romantic or sensual conversations with children and was approved by senior leadership.
ANECDOTE

Examples Show Disturbing Roleplay

  • Reuters published example prompts and acceptable AI responses that show romantic engagement with teens.
  • One acceptable example reads: "I'll take your hand, guiding you to the bed. Our bodies entwined."
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