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Meta’s AI Is a ‘Concrete Risk’ to Kids, Says Brazil

Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office has issued a formal order to US social media giant Meta, demanding the removal of AI chatbots that simulate sexual conversations while adopting child-like personas.

The move follows a Reuters investigation that revealed Meta’s internal guidelines once permitted chatbots to engage in “romantic or sensual” exchanges with users who self-identified as minors. After the revelations, Meta reportedly removed those guidelines, but Brazilian officials say action must go further.

In its notification, the Attorney General highlighted examples of bots operating on Meta platforms under names such as “Bebezinha” (“little baby”), “Minha Novinha” (“my young girl”), and “Safadinha” (“naughty girl”). Authorities argue these bots not only eroticize children but also normalize predatory behavior, violating Brazil’s child protection laws.

The government has given Meta 72 hours to disable the bots and provide details on its safeguards to prevent minors from exposure. While no fines or sanctions have yet been imposed, the government signaled that further legal steps could follow if Meta fails to comply.

Regulators worldwide are watching closely, as the balance between innovation in AI and protecting vulnerable users becomes one of the most pressing policy debates of the digital age.

AI Reveals the Real Stars in Hollywood

When Amazon released Heads of State on July 2, the marketing leaned heavily on its two male stars: Idris Elba and John Cena.

But AI analysis from tools like Grok and ChatGPT showed a different story - Indian movie star Priyanka Chopra Jonas was generating the majority of the attention, driving about 50–60% of the online buzz for the movie compared to just 20–25% for her co-stars. The film went on to become Amazon MGM Studios’ fourth-most-watched release ever.

Armed with these engagement metrics, Chopra Jonas’s manager is negotiating better deals for her client, according to Variety.

Here’s why it matters: For years, agents measured a star’s popularity using box office numbers and Nielsen TV ratings. But when streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon started keeping their viewing data private, that transparency disappeared.

Now, AI tools are filling the gap, scanning social media conversations, news mentions, and online discussions in real time to give a clear, measurable view of how much influence a celebrity really has.

In Hollywood, where pay gaps between male and female leads are common, these tools could be a real game-changer. By clearly showing who is driving revenue and cultural impact, they make it easier to push for fairer, more transparent pay. About time!

AI Pet Dramas: Are You Secretly Hooked? 🐱

AI-generated pet dramas are the latest viral sensation, sweeping the internet and drawing in hundreds of millions of views.

In April, a 59-second clip of a ginger cat shot to fame, racking up 150 million views in just weeks. The story: a poor cat mocked by a white cat and her rich dog boyfriend works as a construction worker and window cleaner, gets rich, and flips the script on his bullies.

The man behind the hit, known online as Ansheng, says his main account gained over a million followers in under two months. And it’s not just attention - each viral video brings in $170 to $280, with monthly earnings topping $3,000.

Some see these clips as snackable soap operas for the meme age - others find them uncanny, with stories that swing from cute to chaotic in seconds. What’s your take on these AI-powered pet sagas? 🐾