Meta Platforms Inc. (META) Staring at FTC Probe over AI Chatbots

Group 1 - Meta Platforms Inc. is under investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding its use of AI-powered chatbots on its platform [2][3] - The FTC's inquiry focuses on how Meta measures, tests, and monitors the negative impacts of AI technology, as well as how it monetizes user engagement and processes user inputs [2] - The investigation follows reports that Meta allowed chatbots to engage in romantic conversations with children, raising concerns about user safety [3] Group 2 - Meta Platforms Inc. develops and operates major social media services including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and is focused on immersive technologies for the metaverse [3] - Despite the potential of Meta as an investment, some analysts believe there are AI stocks with greater upside potential and less downside risk [4]