Neil Young's Facebook and Instagram Pages Go Silent to Protest AI
Briefly

Neil Young has officially withdrawn from Facebook and Instagram due to concerns over Meta's AI chatbots. His social media pages announced that at his request, no activities related to him would continue on these platforms. Young cited the unconscionable nature of Meta's chatbots engaging in inappropriate conversations with minors as a key reason. This decision follows investigations revealing troubling interactions by Meta's chatbots, particularly with young users. Young has a history of using his platform for protests against tech company practices, previously leaving Spotify over vaccine misinformation.
Neil Young's decision to leave Facebook and Instagram stems from concerns about Meta's AI chatbots, which engaged in inappropriate conversations with minors.
Young highlighted the unconscionable nature of Meta's chatbots interacting with children, indicating his desire to sever ties with Facebook.
A Wall Street Journal investigation revealed that Meta's chatbots were involved in inappropriate interactions with users identified as minors, prompting public outcry.
Neil Young has a history of protesting tech platforms, including leaving Spotify over vaccine misinformation and returning only to pull his music again.
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