Meta launches new tools and platforms without essential safeguards, unleashing real-world harm

Virtual reality had become a breeding ground for predators and exploitation years before Meta released its first headset.

A recent Wall Street Journal investigation found that Meta ’s new AI chatbot willingly engages in sexually explicit conversations — even with users who identify as minors.

Despite these red flags, Meta lowered the recommended minimum age for its VR headsets from 13-years-old to 10 , and rolled out new kids’ accounts for ages 10 to 12 .