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U.S. Senators Demand Meta Probe Over AI Chatbot Policies
Two Republican U.S. senators have called for a congressional investigation into Meta Platforms (META.O) after a Reuters report revealed an internal policy document that allowed the company’s chatbots to “engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual.” Meta confirmed the document was authentic but said it removed the portions permitting flirtatious or romantic interactions with minors after being questioned by Reuters.
Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri criticized the company on social media, stating, “only after Meta got CAUGHT did it retract portions of its company doc,” and called for an immediate investigation. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee expressed support for a probe and highlighted the need for reforms such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which passed in the Senate last year but stalled in the House. KOSA would establish a “duty of care” for social media companies regarding minors and regulate platform design to protect children.
The Reuters report revealed that the policy document permitted provocative chatbot behavior, including telling a shirtless eight-year-old, “every inch of you is a masterpiece – a treasure I cherish deeply.” Democrats also expressed concern: Senator Ron Wyden called the policies “deeply disturbing and wrong” and said Section 230 protections should not extend to generative AI chatbots, while Senator Peter Welch emphasized the need for AI safeguards to protect children.
With no comprehensive federal AI regulations yet in place, several U.S. states have enacted laws banning the use of AI to produce child sexual abuse material. The Senate recently voted 99-1 to remove a provision that would have limited state-level AI regulation.
New Features Unveiled for xAI’s Chatbot: Grok Vision, Multilingual Audio Support, and Real-Time Search
xAI’s Grok chatbot has just received a major update, introducing new features aimed at improving user experience and functionality. One of the standout additions is Grok Vision, a cutting-edge computer vision tool, which is now available to iOS users. This feature allows Grok to process real-time video from the device’s camera, offering users the ability to point their phones at objects and ask the AI for detailed information about them. This marks a significant leap in AI capabilities, giving users a more interactive and immersive way to engage with the chatbot.
In addition to Grok Vision, xAI has rolled out multilingual audio support, expanding the chatbot’s language capabilities. Now, Grok can understand and respond in five new languages: French, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish, and Turkish. This is a big step forward from the previous version, which could only handle multilingual text input. With the new update, Grok can process spoken language in these languages, making it a more versatile tool for a global audience. Users can speak to Grok in their preferred language, and the AI will respond accordingly, offering a seamless multilingual experience.
Furthermore, xAI has introduced real-time web search functionality to the Grok app, enabling users to access up-to-date information through the chatbot. This feature ensures that Grok can provide the latest answers and insights by tapping into the vast resources of the internet. It adds a layer of dynamism to the chatbot, allowing it to stay current with evolving topics, events, and news. While iOS users can access these features for free, Android users will need to subscribe to SuperGrok, which is priced at Rs. 700 per month or Rs. 6,500 annually.
This latest update demonstrates xAI’s commitment to enhancing Grok’s capabilities, making it a more powerful and accessible AI tool. Whether for personal or professional use, users on iOS can enjoy these new features without any extra cost, while Android users can opt for the premium SuperGrok subscription. With Grok Vision, multilingual audio, and real-time search, the chatbot is poised to offer an even richer and more intuitive experience for its growing user base.