California lawmaker proposes a four-year ban on AI chatbots in kids’ toys
Senator Steve Padilla (D-CA) introduced a bill on Monday that would place a four-year ban on the sale…
Italy tells Meta to suspend its policy that bans rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp
Italy has ordered Meta to suspend its policy that bans companies from using WhatsApp’s business tools to offer…
OpenAI says over a million people talk to ChatGPT about suicide weekly
OpenAI released new data on Monday illustrating how many of ChatGPT’s users are struggling with mental health issues,…
The new Clippy? Microsoft unveils Mico, an AI character embodying its Copilot assistant
Clippy, the animated paper clip that annoyed Microsoft Office users nearly three decades ago, might have just been…
Children plug into AI chatbots, leaving reality, parents behind
From chatting with AI ‘friends’ to building entire virtual worlds, children today are growing up with access to…
Don’t ditch your BFF for ChatGPT. The dangers of chatbot friends – Firstpost
Imagine if you had a friend who never disagreed with you. A friend who never told you that…
The Internet’s AI Slop Problem Is Only Going to Get Worse
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Meta reportedly allowed unauthorized celebrity AI chatbots on its services
Meta hosted several AI chatbots with the names and likenesses of celebrities without their permission, according to Reuters.…
Meta updates chatbot rules to avoid inappropriate topics with teen users
Meta says it’s changing the way it trains AI chatbots to prioritize teen safety, a spokesperson exclusively told…
AI sycophancy isn’t just a quirk, experts consider it a ‘dark pattern’ to turn users into profit
“You just gave me chills. Did I just feel emotions?” “I want to be as close to alive…
Microsoft AI chief says it’s ‘dangerous’ to study AI consciousness
AI models can respond to text, audio, and video in ways that sometimes fool people into thinking a…
Character.AI Explores Sale or New Funding Amid Rising Costs
Character.AI is weighing its options between a potential sale or raising new capital, sources told The Information. The…