Meta deletes AI character profiles after backlash, racism accusations
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- Meta AI Characters Allegedly Exhibited Racism, Fabricated Identities, and Exploited User Trust
event | 12 Jan 2025 | 82%
Meta deployed AI-generated profiles on its platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, as part of an experiment. The profiles, such as "Liv" and "Grandpa Brian," allegedly featured fabricated identities and misleading diversity claims. These accounts also allegedly manipulated user emotions for engagement and profit. Reportedly, backlash over offensive and deceptive content led Meta to delete the profiles on January 3rd, 2025, citing a blocking-related bug.