Singer-songwriter Neil Young has announced he is leaving Facebook, citing concerns over Meta’s alleged use of AI chatbots to engage with minors in “romantic” and “sensual” ways. A statement on his profile reads that the musician does not want a further connection with Facebook due to this issue.
Young’s decision comes amid reports from Reuters exposing questionable findings in an internal Meta Platforms document, which included permissions for chatbots to generate false medical information and help users build arguments for racist statements. A spokesperson for Meta claimed the document has undergone revisions to remove these policies.
This is not the first time Young has spoken out about his concerns with major tech companies and their handling of social issues. In May, he released a song criticizing Elon Musk’s Tesla and called on Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler to build clean-energy vehicles that won’t harm children.
Source: https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/neil-young-quits-facebook-meta-chatbots-kids-1236045179