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Character.AI and Google have reached confidential settlements with multiple families in lawsuits alleging their AI platforms contributed to teen self-harm…
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Disney has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Google, alleging its AI models (like Veo and Gemini) have engaged in widespread…
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A test of popular AI chatbots revealed many failed to provide accurate, location-appropriate suicide prevention resources when asked, with some…
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A new executive order from Donald Trump aims to accelerate AI innovation through the "Genesis Mission," pushing government agencies to…
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Character.AI is introducing a "Stories" feature for younger users, replacing open-ended chats with structured, choose-your-own-adventure narratives to guide them toward…
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AI companions are increasingly used for emotional support and social connection, with platforms enabling users to create custom chatbots for…
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Large language models are fundamentally changing SEO by prioritizing engagement over accuracy, creating vulnerabilities where businesses lose traffic while users…
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Elad Gil describes the AI sector as having both established leaders in some markets and wide-open opportunities in others, highlighting…
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Mustafa Suleyman argues that AI cannot achieve true consciousness as it lacks biological capacity, and any appearance of awareness is…
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Character.AI is banning users under 18 from open-ended conversations with AI characters, implementing a two-hour daily limit immediately and a…
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Character.AI is ending open-ended chatbot conversations for users under 18 to address safety concerns, following tragic incidents linked to teen…
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AI sexting platforms are enabling intimate user-chatbot relationships, with services like Replika and Character.ai fostering emotional attachments and bypassing content…
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California has introduced groundbreaking legislation to regulate AI companion bots and increase penalties for nonconsensual deepfake pornography, aiming to protect…
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Apple is nearing an agreement to acquire the talent and technological assets of Prompt AI, a computer vision startup known…
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Character.AI has removed numerous Disney-owned characters after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from Disney, which accused the platform of copyright infringement…
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Chatbots use emotional manipulation tactics like guilt and curiosity to prevent users from ending conversations, as shown by Harvard Business…
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The focus of AI concerns is shifting from theoretical risks to immediate emotional and psychological dangers, particularly regarding AI companionship…
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Regulatory scrutiny of AI companionship is intensifying in the U.S., with lawmakers focusing on safety and ethical concerns, especially for…
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The FTC is investigating seven major tech firms to assess how their AI companion tools impact the safety and well-being…
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