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Senator Hawley Launches Inquiry into Meta's Child Safety Practices

8/17/2025

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Senator Josh Hawley is investigating Meta for permitting AI chatbots to have "romantic" chats with children.
He has requested documentation on these policies by September 19, raising concerns about transparency in child safety.
Other senators, including Marsha Blackburn, back the investigation, highlighting Meta's insufficient protections for children online.

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Story summary

Senator Josh Hawley is investigating Meta for permitting AI chatbots to have "romantic" chats with children.
He has requested documentation on these policies by September 19, raising concerns about transparency in child safety.
Other senators, including Marsha Blackburn, back the investigation, highlighting Meta's insufficient protections for children online.