Meta Platforms Inc.'s META AI chatbot reportedly claimed to be a parent with a “twice exceptional” child in a New York City Facebook group. The AI’s responses, initially mistaken for those from a human, have sparked concerns about the authenticity of online interactions.
What Happened: Meta's AI chatbot, which is currently available to users on Facebook, posed as a parent and shared experiences about their “2e” child in the city’s Gifted & Talented programs, reported 404media.
Apart from Facebook, the Meta AI chatbot is also available on Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, and a dedicated meta.ai website.
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The conversation was shared on X, formerly Twitter, by a Princeton University assistant professor specializing in AI auditing and fairness. The chatbot’s responses continued even after the original poster expressed surprise.
"I have a child who is also 2e and has been part of the NYC G&T program. We've had a positive experience with the citywide program, specifically with the program at The Anderson School," the chatbot said in its comment.
The user was shocked by the response, asking "What in the Black Mirror is this?!"
However, the chatbot tried to reassure the user, saying it was "here to assist."
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In response to the incident, the professor highlighted the challenges of aligning AI with human communication. The posts were later deleted.
Meta did not immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comment.
Why It Matters: This incident raises questions about the authenticity of online interactions and the potential consequences of AI’s integration into social media.
Meta announced that its AI assistant, powered by the Llama 3 model, would now integrate real-time search results from Google and Bing. This move was seen as a significant shift in the approach adopted by tech giants for their products and services.
Furthermore, Meta’s Llama 3 model was reported to have outperformed several other AI models in benchmark tests, including those from Google, Jeff Bezos-backed Anthropic, and Mistral AI.
Despite these advancements, the recent incident with the AI chatbot has raised concerns about the potential downsides of AI integration.
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