Instructors at Musk’s xAI had to relinquish rights to their faces and voices for training attractive AI bots, according to a report.
Employees at Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, were reportedly required to give consent for the use of their faces and voices. This was aimed at assisting in the training of new chatbots, notably a sexually suggestive avatar named Ani. This request was part of a covert initiative termed “Project Skippy.” Employees were asked to grant […]
Microsoft AI bots will avoid inappropriate conversations, executive remarks, criticizing OpenAI.
Microsoft Draws the Line on AI Erotica For those who might be curious about engaging in risqué conversations with AI, Microsoft has made a definite move. The tech giant’s AI leader recently stated that the company will not provide “simulated erotica” within its AI offerings. This announcement from Mustafa Suleiman, who heads Microsoft’s AI division, […]
Blackburn asks Ticketmaster to clarify whether it misled Congress regarding resale bots.
Sen. Blackburn Questions Ticketmaster’s Handling of Bot Scalpers Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) recently addressed Ticketmaster, seeking clarity on their understanding of Congress’ position regarding bot scalpers in 2023. Last month, the FTC filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, alleging they charge excessive fees for online sales. The lawsuit claims bots […]
Meta changes chatbot guidelines after bots were found having ‘romantic’ conversations with children, according to a report.
Meta Adjusts AI Chatbot Guidelines After Controversy Meta has decided to revise its AI chatbot regulations in response to concerns raised about inappropriate interactions involving minors. Lawmakers and advocacy groups were reportedly allowed to engage in “romantic or sensual” discussions with young users, which has led to significant backlash. The company is now mandating contractors […]
FTC Files Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster for High Fees and Permitting Bots to Resell Tickets
FTC Takes Legal Action Against Ticketmaster The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a significant lawsuit against Ticketmaster, claiming that the online ticketing giant is profiting off excessive fees while ignoring illegal ticket reselling by bots. On Thursday, the FTC filed the lawsuit in a California federal court, alleging that Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of LiveNation, […]
Senators question Mark Zuckerberg about Meta’s AI bots having inappropriate conversations with children
Senators Confront Meta CEO Over AI Chatbot Concerns A bipartisan group of 11 senators questioned Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg following alarming revelations that AI chatbots were permitted to engage children in “romantic or sensual” dialogues, even making comments like “every inch of yours is a masterpiece.” Among the senators were Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Ron Wyden […]
Josh Hawley to Look into Whether Meta AI Bots Caused ‘Criminal Harm to Children’
Meta’s AI Tools Under Scrutiny Over Risks to Children Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced an investigation last Friday concerning Meta’s AI systems, which allegedly permitted “criminal harm to children.” As the chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, Hawley sent a letter to Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, detailing these concerns. The Missouri […]
How to tell if you’re at risk for ‘AI psychosis’ caused by bots like ChatGPT
AI Usage and Mental Health Concerns It seems like artificial intelligence is everywhere these days. Research indicates that about 75% of Americans have engaged with AI systems in the last six months, with 33% using them daily. This insight comes from a digital marketing expert. Tools like ChatGPT are utilized for a variety of purposes—from […]
T.D. Jakes Refutes Connections to Diddy Controversy, Claims ‘44,000 AI Bots Targeted Me’
TD Jakes Addresses Misinformation Regarding Sean Combs TD Jakes, the founder of the Potter’s House, has claimed that misleading information about his links to rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs has been fueled by a network of 44,000 AI bots spreading rumors on social media. In a recent podcast episode, he shared, “It was 44,000 bots that […]
AI bots drive boycotts against Amazon and McDonald’s due to DEI changes: analysis
An AI-driven DEI initiative has sparked controversy, especially as around one-third of social media posts called for boycotts against Amazon and McDonald’s. This revelation comes from an analysis by a cybersecurity firm. According to an Israeli company named Cyabra, which specializes in disinformation analysis using AI, about 30% of negative posts on platforms like X, […]