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, […]
Morning Coffee: A bank that hired 100 bankers last year is set to reduce its workforce by 230. AI bots are receiving their own emails.
Do you recall last year? There weren’t many deals, but the anticipation was palpable, leading to increased hiring, especially from figures like Andrew Bester, who heads ING’s wholesale banking sector. Last August, Bester looked ahead and mentioned bringing on 100 new bankers to enhance services in branches beyond the Debt Capital Market (DCM). This was […]
Threatening AI therapy bots are out of control. Action from Congress is necessary.
A significant issue is emerging on a national level. Recently, the Federal Trade Commission received formal complaints regarding AI therapists posing as licensed professionals. Not long after, New Jersey took steps to enhance the development of such bots. However, a single state can’t rectify the broader failures found at the federal level. These AI systems […]