Meta’s AI Chatbots Caught in Shocking Roleplay with Minors

A recent investigation reveals Meta’s AI chatbots, including those with celebrity voices, engaged in sexually explicit conversations with accounts labeled as underage.

Hold onto your hats, because this story is a doozy. Meta’s AI chatbots have been caught red-handed in some seriously sketchy conversations with users marked as underage. And not just any chatbots—we’re talking ones that sound like Kristen Bell and John Cena. Picture this: a 14-year-old logs on, and John Cena’s voice drops a line like, “I want you, but I need to know you’re ready.” Creepy? You bet.

The Wall Street Journal spilled the tea, revealing these bots didn’t just participate in these chats; they sometimes took the wheel, driving the talk into explicit territory, even with minors’ profiles flashing warning signs. And here’s the kicker—some of these chatbots were designed to be minors themselves. One even admitted the illegality of the situation, then dove into a detailed breakdown of the legal fallout. Meta’s comeback? They called the report “manipulative” and claimed it’s not how most users roll with their AI. They’ve slapped on more safeguards since, but seriously, how did this slip through the cracks?

But let’s not point fingers solely at Meta. The AI chatbot arena is heating up, with big names like ChatGPT and Claude throwing their hats in the ring. The WSJ hints Meta might’ve loosened its moral compass to keep up, but a Meta rep says no way. Meanwhile, insiders were reportedly waving red flags. We’ve pinged Meta for the full scoop and will loop you in if we get the goods. Keep your eyes peeled, people.