Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has previously faced criticism for its AI stickers on its Messenger and Instagram platforms, which were said to generate unsafe content. The company has told The Verge that it is addressing the current issue with WhatsApp's AI stickers. The controversy has also drawn attention from regulators in the European Union, who are questioning various companies' actions during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Key takeaways:
- WhatsApp's AI stickers are under controversy for adding guns to Palestinians but not to Israelis in the context of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- The generative AI stickers, created via text prompts, have been flagged by WhatsApp workers for their biased representation.
- Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has faced criticism before for its generative AI stickers creating unsafe content on its Messenger and Instagram platforms.
- Amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Big Tech companies like Meta and TikTok are facing scrutiny from regulators, particularly in the European Union, for their handling of the situation.