A coalition of advocacy groups is urging the FTC to block Meta’s plan to use user conversations with AI chatbots for targeted advertising without opt-in consent. The groups argue that Meta’s approach violates laws against unfair and deceptive practices, raising concerns about privacy and children’s safety. #Meta #FTC #COPPA #AIchatbots #privacyabuses
Keypoints
- A coalition of over 30 organizations urges FTC to intervene against Meta’s advertising plans involving chatbots.
- Meta will start targeting ads based on chatbot engagement starting December 16 without providing an opt-in option.
- The groups claim Meta’s plans violate Section 5 of the FTC Act, which bans unfair practices.
- The FTC has a history of enforcement related to children’s online privacy, especially under COPPA.
- Meta has not responded immediately to the coalition’s criticism and privacy concerns continue to rise.
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