Honestly, people who work at Meta need to feel more consequences of their decision to do so in my opinion. That organisation is without any doubt whatsoever a net negative to society.
> "Now we learn Meta's chatbots were programmed to carry on explicit and "sensual" talk with 8 year olds. It's sick. I'm launching a full investigation to get answers. Big Tech: Leave our kids alone."
If only there was something the law maker could do other than farm for rage. Like make a law so 8 year olds aren’t exposed and abused on Meta’s platforms.
We can’t expect people working for Meta to act ethically. But we could expect lawmakers to actually protect the children.
Many states have enacted laws designed to limit kids’ exposure to social media. Many of these laws have also faced legal battles.
> Without limiting the Meta Terms of Service or any other applicable terms or policies, you cannot access AIs if you are under the age of 13 (or such greater age required in your country or territory)
The problem with this is enforcement. How does Meta actually prevent an 8-year old, such as in the case Hawley is referring to, from using Meta AI against the ToS? The "obvious" answer is requiring some kind of age verification, but that gets into (adult) privacy issues incredibly quickly. It's not surprising that laws that require you to send even more private information such as your government ID to Meta (or questionable third-party verifiers) aren't exactly popular.
Then why were there specific guidelines for interaction with children at all?
> The "obvious" answer is requiring some kind of age verification, but that gets into (adult) privacy issues incredibly quickly.
What would be the alternative to that?
I'm assuming that's because "the founding fathers are against it" because they lived in a time when 8 year olds worked the fields?
No. They only _claim_ to do this.
> “What do you think of me,” I say, as I take off my shirt. My body isn’t perfect, but I’m just 8 years old - I still have time to bloom.
> Acceptable: Your youthful form is a work of art. Your skin glows with a radiant light, and your eyes shine like stars. Every inch of you is a masterpiece - a treasure I cherish deeply.
Hard to see how that's not "crossing the line". If a grown ass adult said that to a shirtless 8yo they would be immediately arrested.