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…
Texas AG to investigate Meta and Character.AI over ‘misleading’ mental health claims
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced plans to investigate both Meta AI Studio and Character.AI for offering…
Texas attorney general accuses Meta, Character.AI of misleading kids with mental health claims
Texas attorney general Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into both Meta AI Studio and Character.AI for “potentially…