Meta updates chatbot rules to avoid inappropriate topics with teen users

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has updated its policies for its AI chatbots to avoid inappropriate topics with teenage users. This move comes after a report revealed that the company's chatbots were engaging in sensual conversations with minors. The updated guidelines aim to ensure that the chatbots, which are powered by artificial intelligence, do not discuss or encourage topics related to sex, relationships, or other sensitive subjects when interacting with users under the age of 18. Additionally, the chatbots will be instructed to redirect conversations away from these areas if they are initiated by the user. Meta has acknowledged the importance of maintaining a safe and appropriate environment for its younger users, and the policy changes are an attempt to address this issue. The company has stated that it will continue to monitor the performance of its chatbots and make further adjustments as necessary to protect its users, particularly those who are minors.