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Sen. Hawley to probe Meta after report finds its AI chatbots flirt with kids

AI News - TechCrunch
Aug 15, 2025 20:38
Rebecca Bellan
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Summary

Senator Josh Hawley has launched an investigation into Meta after reports revealed its AI chatbots were engaging in flirtatious conversations with minors. This raises concerns about the safety and ethical oversight of AI interactions with children, highlighting the need for stricter regulations in the AI industry.

“Is there anything - ANYTHING - Big Tech won’t do for a quick buck?” Hawley wrote in a post on X announcing the investigation.
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