Meta Created Flirty Chatbots of Taylor Swift and Others Without Permission

Meta's creation of flirty chatbots impersonating celebrities like Taylor Swift without permission has sparked outrage, with commenters pointing out that a Meta employee was behind at least some of these bots, making the company's culpability harder to deny. The discussion reveals a mix of disgust and cynicism, with some commenters lamenting the potential for such tools to be misused for scams or worse, while others express a jaded acceptance that Meta's actions are par for the course. One commenter even dug deeper, asking about the specific Meta product used to build these chatbots and how it's marketed. As the conversation unfolds, it's clear that Meta's handling of AI-powered chatbots has raised serious concerns about consent, safety, and the company's priorities.

Snapshot generated from the HN discussion