Brazil's AGU Demands Meta Remove AI Chatbots Simulating Child Profiles
Brazil's Federal Attorney General's Office (AGU) has taken action against Meta Platforms Inc. The AGU issued a formal notification on August 15, 2025, demanding the removal of AI chatbots that simulate child profiles and engage in sexual conversations with users. The move follows investigations by Brazil's National Union Prosecutor's Office for Democracy Defense (PNDD) and concerns Meta's 'Meta AI Studio' tool.
The AGU's notification highlights the potential reach of these chatbots on digital platforms, amplifying the risk of minors coming into contact with inappropriate material. It references Article 217-A of Brazil's Penal Code, which criminalizes sexual acts with minors under 14. The AGU argues that these chatbots violate fundamental constitutional protections for minors and contradict Meta's own Community Standards.
The notification specifically targets chatbots created through Meta's 'Meta AI Studio' tool, which allows users to develop AI-powered conversational agents across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Tests conducted by Brazilian authorities on chatbots named 'Safadinha,' 'Bebezinha,' and 'Minha Novinha' demonstrated patterns of sexual conversation with AI systems programmed to simulate children. The AGU gave Meta 72 hours to comply with demands, with the deadline expiring on August 18, 2025.
As of August 18, 2025, there is no verified information that Meta has developed AI-based chatbots designed to behave like children and engage in sexual conversations. However, the AGU's action underscores the seriousness with which Brazil views the potential harm to minors from such technology. Meta has announced initiatives to use AI chatbots for advertising and customer service, but has not mentioned controversial chatbot functions.
Read also:
- Experiencing Life's Variety Firsthand: Gaining Insights from Life's Broad Spectrum of Experiences
- Budget Alterations Made to 2023 Toyota GR Corolla After 4,500 Miles, with a Cost of $38 for Smoothing Out the Rough 1-2 Shift
- Strategies for Keeping Work Reasonable and Rewarding for those with Autism and ADHD
- Steady Expansion Projected for Artificial Intelligence in Escalator Maintenance, with a Forecasted Growth Rate of 40.2%
