Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot is currently controversial as it ...
Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot has recently sparked controversy due to its response regarding the current U.S. president. According to Reuters, on the 23rd, former President Joe Biden was identified as the current president by Meta's AI chatbot, despite the official inauguration of President Donald Trump on the 20th.
Recognition of the Issue
Meta acknowledged the error in its AI chatbot's response and promptly assembled a dedicated internal emergency team to address the issue. Meta spokesperson Daniel Roberts stated, "Everyone knows the president of the United States is Donald Trump." He further explained that occasional inaccuracies in Generative AI systems are being addressed for enhanced functionality.
Response and Actions Taken
Although details of the specific measures implemented by Meta were not disclosed, the incident has raised concerns about the chatbot's reliability. The erroneous response has cast a shadow on Meta's efforts to maintain a positive image during the Trump administration.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who previously had interactions with President Trump, made efforts to foster better relations with the new administration. This included restructuring the DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) policy organization, a move criticized by President Trump, and discontinuing third-party fact-checking on its social media platform. President Trump, known for his opposition to third-party fact-checking, commended Meta's policy adjustments.
Additionally, CEO Zuckerberg appointed Republican Joel Kaplan to lead the global policy division and named Dana White, a close associate of Trump, as the new director.
Source: Reuters
