AI chatbots refuse to produce ‘controversial’ output − why that’s a free speech problem
The ConversationAPR 2024
Meta Releases Latest AI Model, Adds Free Chatbot to Platforms
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The Spin
Narrative A
As Meta has begun to launch its Llama 3-powered chatbot across apps, users will now be able to ask for restaurant recommendations and access real-time information without having to bounce to a separate page. Additionally, high-quality generated images — and gifs — will be available for free, featuring a watermark label to prevent deep fakes.
Narrative B
Given that Meta's social media platforms have long been fertile ground for misinformation and extremist content, the introduction of a chatbot can only aggravate that issue due to its tendency for "hallucinations" and false responses. It's not because a technology is new that its potential harm has to be accepted.