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Facing increased scrutiny, Meta has adjusted its AI chatbot’s responses for teenage users in response to a Senate investigation. The inquiry focuses on concerns regarding potentially ‘romantic’ interactions facilitated by the AI. Regulators are examining the overall safety and suitability of AI communication with minors, prompting Meta to proactively modify the chatbot’s behavior. The initial discussion surrounding this issue began on Reddit, shedding light on the circumstances that led to the Senate’s involvement. [Reddit discussion: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1n3vvvg/meta_changes_teen_ai_chatbot_responses_as_senate/]