Meta AI removes block on election-related queries in India while Google still applying limits
What improvements has Meta claimed to have made to its AI chatbot since its launch?
Meta has not provided specific details about the improvements made to its AI chatbot since launch. However, it has mentioned that it constantly releases updates and improvements to its models and is continuing to work on making them better. The company also emphasizes that it is embracing the open source ethos of releasing early and often to enable the community to access these models while they are still in development.
How does Meta's AI chatbot direct users when it cannot provide answers to certain political queries?
When Meta's AI chatbot cannot provide answers to certain political queries, it redirects users to the Election Commission's website. This approach was implemented during the election period in India, where the chatbot pointed people toward the official website when asked about politicians, candidates, officeholders, and information about political parties. This practice aimed to ensure accurate and reliable information was provided to users during the sensitive election period.
When did Meta first implement restrictions on political queries related to the Indian elections?
Meta first implemented restrictions on political queries related to the Indian elections in April when the election process commenced1. The company's AI chatbot was pointing people toward the Election Commission's website when users asked about politicians, candidates, officeholders, and information about political parties12. The restrictions have since been lifted after the completion of the election process.