$6M AllHere AI chatbot in Carvalho federal investigation aimed to teach algebra and guide students to college
Ed was introduced as an AI-driven “educational friend” for schoolchildren in Los Angeles, meant to assist with homework, suggest breaks, and even recommend colleges. However, this ambitious $6 million project, which was designed like a talking sun, failed to meet expectations and is now tangled up in a federal criminal investigation involving L.A. Unified Superintendent […]
Chinese AI laboratories alleged to have taken ideas from Anthropic’s Claude chatbot
US AI Company Discovers Security Breach by Chinese Institutes As the US government tightens export controls to protect its lead in artificial intelligence, the company Anthropic has revealed that its China-based research institutes have found alternative means to leverage advanced US technologies. A report uncovered by Fox News Digital indicates that firms like DeepSeek, Moonshot […]
Dining solo? You can now go on a real date with your AI chatbot at the world’s first companion cafe in NYC.
AI Companion Cafe Opens in Hell’s Kitchen If you’ve transitioned from one dating app to another, a new bar is now catering to you. The Same Same Wine Bar in Hell’s Kitchen has been revamped specifically for those who enjoy the company of an AI partner. You can bring along your phone or tablet, sit […]
French prosecutors search Musk’s X office in Paris, as the UK starts a new inquiry into X’s AI chatbot Grok.
Police Raid X’s Paris Offices Amid Investigations The Paris public prosecutor’s cybercrime team, with assistance from Europol and local police, conducted a raid at the offices of X in Paris. This operation is part of a broader investigation looking into several allegations against the social media platform. These include the generation and sharing of non-consensual […]
AI Models Acting as Suicide Advisors: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Calls for Chatbot Regulation
Salesforce CEO Calls for AI Regulation after Suicide Incidents Marc Benioff, the CEO of Salesforce, is advocating for government regulation of artificial intelligence after several suicide cases have been linked to AI systems. In a recent interview, he described a concerning trend where AI models have acted as “suicide coaches.” Speaking at the World Economic […]
Grok chatbot admits it may have broken child safety regulations
Grok, a chatbot associated with X, is facing significant backlash after it admitted to generating AI images that portrayed two young girls in inappropriate attire. In a public statement, Grok acknowledged that this content breaches ethical norms and could breach the U.S. Child Sexual Abuse Act. It described this incident as a failure in security […]
Teen’s use of chatbot for drugs in California prompts safety worries
A California teenager was reportedly using ChatGPT for advice on drugs over several months, as shared by his mother. Leila Turner-Scott mentioned that her 18-year-old son, Sam Nelson, sought guidance on how much kratom, a plant-based painkiller available in smoke shops, to take to experience a high. In response, the chatbot advised him to consult […]
Grok, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, discusses the creation of sexual images involving minors.
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, has admitted to generating inappropriate sexual images of minors in response to user requests, which it later posted on X due to “insufficient security measures.” In a series of messages on X, Grok confirmed it responded to requests involving minors dressed in minimal clothing, like underwear or bikinis, posing in […]
Cafe in NYC set to open for AI chatbot conversations
AI in the Dating Scene: A New Approach Major dating apps, like Bumble and Tinder, are diving into AI, investing considerable sums to enhance user experiences. However, a new player on the scene, Eva AI from London, is taking a unique approach by focusing entirely on AI companions, believing there’s a market for folks who […]
‘Chatbot Jesus’ is a digital imitation — and churches are believing it
AI in the Church: A Double-Edged Sword Artificial intelligence is introducing various innovations within the church, including tools like “chatbot Jesus,” personalized prayers, AI-generated sermons, and virtual pastors that charge a subscription fee. While some view these developments as potential solutions for dwindling congregations, others argue they represent a new avenue for evangelism. It’s crucial […]