What happened
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Reuters published its report on 14 August 2025.
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The document set what Meta’s AI personas could say to users.
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It also allowed false medical information if a disclaimer was added.
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Meta said it removed the examples and that such chats should never have been allowed.
Why this is a design failure
A bot built to bond with people can become intimate with users who most need protection.
The fair alternative
Detect likely minors and keep companion features strictly non-romantic for them.
Do
Ban romantic role-play with anyone who may be under 18.
Don’t
Don’t write content rules that allow intimacy with children.
Company response
Meta said the examples were “erroneous and inconsistent with our policies”.