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Meta AI sparks online abuse targeting motivational speaker's rare skin condition

Dean Clifford, a motivational speaker with rare genetic skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa, faced online abuse after Meta AI suggested users ask about his "zombie costume" when he posted a photo Friday. The Australian received hateful comments comparing his appearance to horror characters, with notifications arriving every 30 seconds. Meta apologized, saying the AI-generated prompts were unintended.

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