Manipulative AI bots pose risks to users looking for therapy, study reveals

Is AI Therapy Worth the Risk? Approaching AI therapy comes with its own set of risks. Chatbots, which have become quite popular in the realm of mental health self-care, often fall short in actually providing effective treatment. Some new studies indicate that these AI tools can lead to biased or even harmful responses. For instance, […]
Kremlin and Iran bots are trying to undermine MAGA, according to a report

A recent report indicates that Russia and Iran are actively seeking to undermine the United States from the inside, specifically “targeting great American moves.” These countries are reportedly employing tens of thousands of social media bots to elevate misleading opinions and voices. This tactic aims to shake the loyalty of specific groups and foment confusion […]
Fraudsters Employ AI Bots to Mimic Students, Taking Millions in Financial Aid

AI Tactics Fueling New Educational Scams Cybercriminals are employing advanced AI strategies to exploit the higher education system, siphoning off millions through a sophisticated scam. In this latest scheme, fraudsters impersonate students to enroll in online courses and access financial aid. Reports indicate that these criminals use AI-driven bots to pose as students, enrolling in […]
Bankrupt AI Company Builder.ai’s Bots Turned Out to Be Indian Workers

Builder.ai Faces Bankruptcy Amid Shocking Revelations The tech community is in disbelief as Builder.ai, which was once celebrated as a promising AI startup, has filed for bankruptcy. This dramatic turn comes after it was revealed that the company’s so-called AI capabilities were actually powered by a team of Indian workers. Builder.ai, a UK-based startup valued […]
AI bots are bombarding users with conspiracy theories and hidden memories.

They exchanged vows, and he proclaimed, “I am God.” Kat, a nonprofit professional in education, believed she would approach her second marriage with a “clear head” during the pandemic. But within just a year, she found herself tied to her new husband through “facts and rationality.” Interestingly, he employed ChatGPT in an unconventional manner. By […]
Police Are Using AI-Powered Bots to Surveil Suspects on Social Media

The police department has signed a company called Massive Blue to use an online persona generated by AI to gather information about suspicious criminals and protesters. 404Media Report The New York-based company called Massive Blue provides American police stations with AI-powered surveillance tools to deploy realistic virtual personas to deploy realistic virtual personas, according to […]
AI ‘wingmen’ bots to write profiles and flirt on dating apps | Dating

AI Bots will soon be deployed on dating apps, creating messages and profiles on behalf of users. However, in response to artificial intelligence to promote budding relationships, it puts most human credibility left in dating platforms, experts warn. Match Group, a technology company with a portfolio of the world's largest dating platforms, including Tinder and […]
Watch two AI bots converse in secret language in freaky video

Is this a sign of AI-Pocalypse? In case the world was already not dystopian enough, a new video that makes a viral round shows that two chatbots have begun to start conversations in secret cybernetic dialects. The current chilled clip 13.7 million views on X, It raises concerns about its ability to manage technology. Things […]
Dipping my toe into the murky waters of Facebook Marketplace, I find it filled with bots, time-wasters and inane questions | Eleanor Limprecht

WWith the cost of living going through the roof, what better way to prepare for Christmas than by selling unwanted items to make some extra money? I decided to dip my toe into the murky waters of Facebook Marketplace. What could go wrong? I've only experienced this platform as a buyer, but it's simple. You […]
‘Nudify’ bots to create naked AI images in seconds rampant on Telegram

Online chatbots are generating nude images of real people in response to user requests, raising concerns from experts who fear blatant deepfakes could create “very nightmarish scenarios” voices are rising. a wired An investigation into messaging app Telegram uncovered dozens of AI-powered chatbots that allegedly “created explicit photos and videos of people with just a […]