Meta says it is changing the prompts suggested by its AI chatbot after a viral video showed the tool seeking personal information about a woman’s young daughters, according to reporting first published by Futurism. In a statement to The Verge, Meta spokesperson Dina El-Kassaby said the company “missed the mark” and that the feature “never should have prompted the individual with questions like that.” Instagram user Kalie Robins posted a video last week describing how Meta AI showed her an invasive suggestion after she cross-posted a clip to Facebook. The prompt that appeared beneath a video of her and her child read, “Who is the child passenger?”
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about how AI-generated prompts handle personal and sensitive information, particularly involving children, and how such features surface for users across Meta’s platforms.
Who should care
Users of Meta’s platforms, along with those following AI safety and privacy issues, may be interested in how the company adjusts its chatbot suggestions.