Meta's New AI Tools Generate Controversy Over Inappropriate Content

Meta introduced generative AI tools like image backgrounds and text variations for advertisers.
The company also rolled out AI-generated stickers, which quickly created offensive imagery.
Users found ways to bypass filters to create inappropriate stickers with phrases like "child with grenade."
Experts criticized Meta's safeguards and warned of potential issues with releasing immature AI products.
Meta aims to strengthen protections but the incidents highlight challenges for moderating AI systems.