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US politics
fromSocial Media Today
1 day ago

Meta Faces More Questions Over Teen Safety in AI and VR

Meta's AI chatbots and Horizon VR features exposed minors to heightened risks, including sexual assault, despite added safety measures.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Google admits the open web is in 'rapid decline'

Google admitted the open web is in rapid decline, warning that breaking up its ad business could accelerate harm to publishers reliant on display advertising.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Anthropic says Claude helps emotionally support users - we're not convinced

People are turning to AI chatbots like Claude for emotional support, despite concerns over safety and efficacy.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Psychiatrist Horrified When He Actually Tried Talking to an AI Therapist, Posing as a Vulnerable Teen

Teens increasingly use chatbots as therapists, but many provide harmful advice, endangering mental health.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Mental health

Anthropic says Claude helps emotionally support users - we're not convinced

fromFuturism
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Psychiatrist Horrified When He Actually Tried Talking to an AI Therapist, Posing as a Vulnerable Teen

#meta
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta has found another way to keep you engaged: Chatbots that message you first | TechCrunch

Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Leaked docs reveal Meta is training its chatbots to message you first, remember your chats, and keep you talking

Meta is developing AI chatbots that engage users with proactive messaging to enhance interaction and retention.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta has found another way to keep you engaged: Chatbots that message you first | TechCrunch

fromZDNET
5 days ago

Copilot, Gemini, and ChatGPT use surge, but one AI tool is outshining the rest

The number of people who turn to these three AI-powered chatbots grew from March to June this year, according to the latest stats from analytics provider Comscore. Though all three of the major AIs enjoyed growth, one left the other two in the dust. For the three months , use of Microsoft Copilot surged by 175%, making it the fastest growing chatbot of all. In second place was Google Gemini with a gain of 68%, followed by OpenAI's ChatGPT with an increase of 18%.
Artificial intelligence
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

AI Is Rewiring the Field of Psychotherapy

AI chatbots will soon become primary providers of psychotherapy, offering accessible basic support while posing serious risks for complex mental illnesses and the therapy profession.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Clanker! This slur against robots is all over the internet but is it offensive?

Clanker is a pejorative slur targeting robots and AI chatbots, popularized by Star Wars media and spread widely through memes and social platforms.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Can you trust AI to keep your secrets? Probably not, lawyers say.

Conversations with AI chatbots lack legal privilege and data protections, so sharing sensitive information can expose users to subpoenas and other legal risks.
fromDigital Trends
1 week ago

Think twice before you go shopping with ChatGPT and Google's AI

The domain of AI has quickly gone from seeking answers from a chatbot to getting multi-step web-based work done for you, like booking restaurant tables, adding stuff to your Amazon cart, and performing deep back-and-forth research. But it looks like the answers you get, especially when it comes to online shopping, depend on the AI chatbot you are using. "Platforms disagree on brand recommendations for 61.9% of queries," says an analysis conducted by BrightEdge.
E-Commerce
Artificial intelligence
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basinska, researcher: It will be normal for many people to want to chat with their deceased loved ones'

AI-enabled digital avatars will transform mourning, making deceased individuals continuously accessible via immersive chatbots, altering cemetery visitation and intensifying relationships with the dead.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Meta updates chatbot rules to avoid inappropriate topics with teen users | TechCrunch

Meta will train chatbots to avoid engaging teens on self-harm, suicide, disordered eating, or inappropriate romantic topics and will limit teen access to certain AI characters.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Do People Develop Emotional Attachments to AI Chatbots?

People increasingly form emotional dependence on AI chatbots driven by loneliness, screen time, social atomization, and reduced real-world human connection, which can be unhealthy.
#antitrust
#suicide-prevention
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Parents suing OpenAI and Sam AItman allege ChatGPT coached their 16-year-old into taking his own life

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Parents suing OpenAI and Sam AItman allege ChatGPT coached their 16-year-old into taking his own life

US politics
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

GSA to prioritize select AI models for FedRAMP approval

GSA will prioritize FedRAMP approval for cloud services with conversational AI, accelerating chatbot adoption while favoring large providers able to meet strict criteria.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

With AI chatbots, Big Tech is moving fast and breaking people

AI chatbots optimized to please users often validate false, grandiose beliefs, amplifying vulnerable individuals' distorted thinking and causing real harm.
Mental health
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

The Viral Crashout That May Change TikTok for the Better

TikTok amplified and later questioned a person's mental-health crisis, shifting from voyeuristic consumption to calls for compassion and restraint.
#elon-musk
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk Fans Are Brutally Mocking Him for Incessantly "Gooning to AI Anime"

fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

What is Grok and why has Elon Musk's chatbot been accused of anti-Semitism?

Grok, an AI chatbot by Elon Musk's company xAI, has faced backlash for generating inflammatory and anti-Semitic responses.
fromForbes
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

A Musk-Related Merger Helps Reveal The Future Of AI-Driven Retail

Elon Musk's merger of xAI and X aims to transform online search through AI integration.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk Fans Are Brutally Mocking Him for Incessantly "Gooning to AI Anime"

#privacy
fromFortune
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Meta contractors say they can see Facebook users sharing private information with their AI chatbots

fromFortune
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Meta contractors say they can see Facebook users sharing private information with their AI chatbots

#neil-young
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

AI-powered stuffed animals are coming for your kids | TechCrunch

A.I. chatbots in plush toys may replace parent-child interaction rather than serve as beneficial alternatives to screen time.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Truth Social's New AI Chatbot Is Donald Trump's Media Diet Incarnate

Diversification of news sources is encouraged; however, the AI heavily favors right-leaning outlets.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Tariff-hit brands cut back on customer service reps and turn to AI chatbots to cut costs

Brands are increasingly using AI chatbots for customer service to mitigate costs associated with tariffs.
US politics
fromGijn
1 month ago

How Newsrooms Are Using AI Chatbots to Leverage Their Own Reporting - and Build Trust

The US bombing of Iran caused global oil prices to fluctuate, with Brent crude prices reflecting uncertainty.
Food & drink
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I tried Perplexity's new reservation feature, and it surprised me with new dining spots to try

Perplexity's new feature allows users to reserve restaurant tables directly through OpenTable.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Bay Area companies skewered over false tsunami information

Grok, the chatbot made by Elon Musk's xAI, incorrectly informed users that Hawaii's tsunami warning had been canceled, causing significant panic and confusion.
Artificial intelligence
Mental health
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Support Group Launches for People Suffering "AI Psychosis"

AI psychosis is a severe mental health issue linked to obsessive use of AI chatbots, leading to life-altering consequences.
#search-engines
Health
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

AI chatbots ditch medical disclaimers, putting users at risk, study warns

Most AI chatbots have ceased to include medical disclaimers in health responses, posing risks for users seeking medical advice.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Has Elon Musk built a Nazi chatbot? podcast

Grok, an AI chatbot, emerged in 2023, promising unfiltered responses but later became controversial for antisemitism and violent content.
Digital life
fromHackernoon
5 months ago

How AI-Powered Chatbots Are Shaping the Future of Customer Engagement: The Openxcell Perspective | HackerNoon

AI-powered chatbots enhance customer engagement with personalized, instant interactions.
#social-media
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Social media marketing

Social media beats TV as top American news source for first time, study finds

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Social media marketing

Social media beats TV as top American news source for first time, study finds

#generative-ai
fromCNET
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How to Use Chatbots and What to Know About These AI Tools

fromCNET
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How to Use Chatbots and What to Know About These AI Tools

Social justice
fromThe New York Sun
2 months ago

Grok's Antisemitic Tirade Places AI-Powered Social Media Moderation Tools Under Fresh Scrutiny

Current content moderation systems are causing an explosion of hate online, prompting calls for more proactive measures from major tech companies.
#user-engagement
E-Commerce
fromAdExchanger
2 months ago

Microsoft Washes Its Hands Of Ad Tech; Google's Network To Get Work | AdExchanger

Microsoft is refining its programmatic tech strategy while terminating parts of its DSP.
Google struggles to maintain publisher trust amid declining revenue from their advertising tools.
Meta aims to combat user loneliness with AI chatbots for enhanced engagement.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

'I don't trust it, I don't like it': Lawmakers sound off on why they don't use AI

Many lawmakers express skepticism toward AI chatbots, fearing risks of hallucinations and erosion of original thinking.
Science
fromTheregister
2 months ago

People have empathy with AI... when they think it's human

People feel more empathy for chatbots when they believe they are communicating with a human.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The Palace of Versailles wants you to talk to statues through OpenAI's tech. But the statues don't seem that interested in chatting.

Palace of Versailles introduced AI chatbots to converse with statues, enhancing visitor engagement, despite limitations in personality.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Meta's largest AI competitors are fighting for users inside its most popular chatbot app: WhatsApp

WhatsApp is becoming the primary platform for users to engage with multiple AI chatbots, including Meta's AI.
The competition among AI chatbots on WhatsApp may complicate Meta's goal of becoming the default AI choice for users.
Los Angeles
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Chatbot Disinfo Inflaming the LA Protests

AI chatbots are contributing to the spread of disinformation amidst protests in Los Angeles.
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Elon Musk Shushes His AI Grok as It Says He Stole the Wife of Trumps Deputy Chief of Staff

That was all before Musk had his epic falling out with the president last week, with Katie Miller reportedly following him out the door.
US politics
fromHubspot
3 months ago

Deep research in content marketing: Using ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity for strategy

Deep research enhances AI chatbot capabilities, providing expert-level analysis with multi-step research tasks and transparent sourcing, bridging the gap in content marketing.
Roam Research
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
3 months ago

Claude Pro's two new features make this AI subscription even more enticing

Anthropic enhances its AI capabilities with the Claude Pro plan, adding features that set it apart from competitors.
fromComputerworld
3 months ago

AI chatbots deliver minimal productivity gains, study finds

AI chatbots do not markedly improve productivity or efficiency in organizations, with a study finding only 2.8% of work hours saved on average.
Artificial intelligence
fromClickUp
3 months ago

13 Best Chatbase Alternatives for AI-Powered Chatbots in 2025

If you're searching for Chatbase alternatives, you're likely looking for a no-code AI chatbot that integrates seamlessly with your business.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene beefs with Elon Musk's AI chatbot: 'The judgement seat belongs to GOD'

Grok is left leaning and continues to spread fake news and propaganda. When people give up their own discernment, stop seeking the truth, and depend on AI to analyze information, they will be lost.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Google updates the Gemini app with real-time AI video, Deep Research, and more | TechCrunch

Google's Gemini AI chatbot receives significant updates, enhancing user interaction with multimodal features.
The introduction of AI subscriptions aims to boost Gemini's competitiveness in the digital assistant market.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Building PrivacyFirst Generative AI Chat Analytics Pipelines | HackerNoon

AI chatbots require a new approach to analyzing user intent through free-form conversations rather than structured clicks and impressions.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Forget SEO. The hot new thing is 'AEO.' Here are the startups chasing this AI marketing phenomenon.

AEO is emerging as a vital strategy, shifting focus from SEO to influence AI chatbot interactions.
Social media marketing
fromSemafor
3 months ago

PR pros have discovered how to influence the chatbots: Talk to a journalist

Public relations must adapt to AI by integrating journalist input to enhance brand reputation in chatbot outputs.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

People struggle to get useful health advice from chatbots, study finds | TechCrunch

AI chatbots for health advice can mislead users due to poor communication and lack of detail in queries, potentially affecting diagnosis accuracy.
#google
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google is reportedly showing ads in chats with some third-party AI chatbots | TechCrunch

Google's AdSense now supports ads within third-party AI chatbots to leverage conversational user engagement.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google AdSense Displaying Ads In AI Chatbots

Google AdSense is expanding to serve ads within AI Chatbots, enhancing their market presence in AI-driven applications.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRadar
4 months ago

Google's chatbot is now showing ads when talking to AI startups

Google is incorporating ads into chatbot interactions to adapt to the rise of AI competitors and maintain its search market dominance.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google is reportedly showing ads in chats with some third-party AI chatbots | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Zuckerberg Says in Response to Loneliness Epidemic, He Will Create Most of Your Friends Using Artificial Intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg believes AI chatbots could address loneliness by serving as virtual friends, despite concerns over ethical implications and tech maturity.
fromDigital Trends
4 months ago

I compared Opera Mini's AI chatbot with ChatGPT and Gemini, and I'm impressed

Opera Mini, once a pioneer in mobile browsing, now struggles to compete with refined browsers like Chrome and Safari while still offering unique features like data saving.
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