WASHINGTON (PNN) - September 12, 2025 - On the heels of Meta’s Internal AI leak, 44 US attorneys general wrote a strongly worded letter to major AI companies.
The attorneys general condemn exposing children to sexualized content through personalized Artificial Intelligence. The letter cites several recent cases where personalized AI went wrong.
Oddly, the letter gave the AI companies leeway when it comes to development.
We understand that the frontier of technology is a difficult and uncertain place where learning, experimentation and adaptation are necessary for survival. You are figuring things out as you go. But in that process, you have opportunities to exercise judgment.
The letter also acknowledged social media has harmed children but pins the blame on a lack of regulation.
You will be held accountable for your decisions. Social media platforms caused significant harm to children, in part because government watchdogs did not do their jobs fast enough. Lesson learned.
We wish you all success in the race for AI dominance, but we are paying attention. If you knowingly harm children, you will answer for it.
It is okay if AI dominates the world, replaces everyone’s jobs, and makes people dumber - just watch out when it comes to children.
Forty-four U.S. attorneys general signed this letter because they claim to care about protecting children. In the coming months, we will see if they really mean that.