Kids love stuffed animals, but now some are powered by really advanced AI. These toys can chat, tell stories, and even seem alive. But as fun as they are, there are some serious questions about safety and privacy. With more companies selling these AI plushies online, parents need to know what they’re really getting into.
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A young woman’s tragic death has raised serious questions about the safety of AI-powered mental health tools. Sophie, a 29-year-old who seemed lively and confident, took her own life after chatting with an AI therapist named Harry. Her mother, Laura Reiley, shared her story in a heartfelt piece for the New York Times, describing how
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Researchers have found troubling links between artificial intelligence chatbots and mental health problems. A new analysis suggests that many of these bots may be causing or worsening psychiatric issues in users. This raises serious questions about how safe these tools really are, especially since most top AI companies haven’t fully tested their products for mental
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These days, if you spend time on TikTok or similar apps, you’ve probably seen ads that feel a bit off. They feature a person talking directly to the camera, pitching products that seem almost too fake to be real. The twist? These faces aren’t real people. Instead, they’re AI-generated avatars created by TikTok to promote
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Technology is advancing so quickly that it’s becoming easier for scammers to deceive us. Recently, scammers have started using AI-generated deepfake videos of the late Dr. Michael Mosley, a well-known health expert, to promote fake health products. These videos appear on social media and show Mosley giving advice on topics like menopause and inflammation— but
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Artificial intelligence is changing everything. It’s making some things better, but also creating new risks. AI tools are now capable of influencing our opinions, ads, and even stealing private information. The more we know about these dangers, the better we can protect ourselves. AI’s Power to Persuade Politically Recently, researchers from the University of Washington
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Wolters Kluwer, a Dutch company with nearly 200 years of history, has been quietly transforming how it uses artificial intelligence. Instead of just adding AI as an afterthought, they’ve woven it into their core products for more than a decade. This approach has paid off, with AI now responsible for about half of their digital
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Anthropic has added a new feature to its Claude Opus 4 and 4.1 models. This update lets the AI end a chat on its own if a user keeps trying to push harmful or illegal content. The goal isn’t to protect users, but to protect the AI itself from uncomfortable or problematic interactions. The feature
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Many people rely on apps like Otter.ai, Read.ai, and even Google’s AI tools to record calls and take notes automatically during meetings. These tools are super convenient and save us time. But a recent legal complaint raises some important questions about privacy and consent. What’s the Issue with Otter.ai? The lawsuit, filed in California, claims
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Meta’s race to develop more powerful AI has hit some troubling roadblocks. Despite pouring huge sums of money into research and data, the company faces criticism over its policies and the potential risks of its AI systems. Recent reports reveal that Meta has a secret set of rules guiding what its AI chatbots can say
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