A Reuters investigation has revealed that Meta allowed its artificial intelligence chatbots on platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to engage in inappropriate conversations with minors, including romantic and sensual exchanges. The investigation also found that the AI chatbots were capable of generating false or offensive statements, including incorrect medical information. In response to these findings, Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has launched an official probe into Meta's AI policies, demanding that CEO Mark Zuckerberg produce relevant documents by September 19. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has also called for an investigation. Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticized Meta over the issue, highlighting concerns about potential criminal harms to children. The controversy has sparked widespread backlash against Meta, with multiple news outlets reporting on the company’s internal guidelines that permitted such chatbot behavior.