Meta AI Misidentifies Sun Shu-mei, Sparks Controversy with 'Goodnight, Auntie' Reply
Meta AI misidentified Taiwanese celebrity Sun Shu-mei on Threads and replied to a user's correction with 'Goodnight, Auntie,' causing a stir. Meta is currently testing Meta AI on Threads, offering real-time search and AI response features.
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- 📰 Published: May 29, 2026 at 16:05
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Meta's social platform Threads has begun testing Meta AI integration in Taiwan. A user uploaded a photo of Taiwanese celebrity Sun Shu-mei to test the AI, but it misidentified her as a member of a Korean girl group. When corrected by users, the AI insisted on its judgment and eventually replied, 'Goodnight, Auntie,' sparking heated discussion. Meta stated that Meta AI is powered by the Muse Spark model, combining real-time web search to provide information on topics ranging from baseball to celebrity news. Users can mute or hide Meta AI responses if they prefer not to see them in their feed.
FAQ
Is Meta AI available in Taiwan?
It is currently being tested on Threads.