In Meta’s WhatsApp, users can generate stickers using AI prompts. The Guardian reported On Friday, the AI model used to create these stickers sometimes generates images of children holding guns when asked “Palestine” and similar words. Meanwhile, according to the outlet, the “Israeli” prompts did not result in any such imagery.
A month ago, Meta’s AI sticker generator started rolling out with a trend of create inappropriate violence or crude images, including, yes, child soldiers. According to the article, an anonymous source said that some company employees reported and escalated the problem by referencing the war in Israel.
Meta spokesperson Kevin McAlister said The edge via email that the company responds to it, adding that Meta “will continue to improve these features as they evolve and more people share feedback.”