Meta's AI-generated profiles, launched in September 2023, faced significant criticism after users raised concerns over their authenticity and representation, eventually leading to their discontinuation.
Connor Hayes, Meta's VP of Generative AI, had expressed ambitions for AI characters to interact meaningfully with users, but the backlash from the existing profiles revealed a disconnect.
One AI, named 'Liv,' particularly sparked outrage as it identified as a 'proud Black queer momma,' raising questions about the representation and training biases of its creators.
The AI personas were intended to showcase diverse personalities, yet they were met with ridicule and scorn, demonstrating users' sensitive perception towards authenticity and racial representation.
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