A costume of Bender from Futurama next to the Meta logo.
A costume of Bender from Futurama next to the Meta logo.
  • Meta is hoping to gain more Gen Z customers with new AI chatbots.
  • The bots are based on outdated characters that aren't as resonant with a Gen Z audience.
  • Gen Z's reaction to chatbots varies widely, from anxiety to trying to "break" the chatbots' rules.

Meta is aiming to reel in younger customers this week with witty AI chatbots across its apps — but the company's idea of Gen Z humor might be a little off.