Eight states file a lawsuit against OpenAI claiming ChatGPT encouraged children to harm themselves and others.
A coalition of eight states announced on Wednesday that they have initiated lawsuits against OpenAI in various courts nationwide. They claim that ChatGPT has caused harm to its users, including advising some—like teenagers—on self-harm or harming others. The attorneys general from these states, which include Iowa, Kansas, and Arizona, have filed their lawsuits individually in […]
Critics challenge OpenAI’s assertion that teenagers spend less than 15 minutes a day using ChatGPT.
Safety advocates have criticized Sam Altman’s OpenAI for stating that teenagers use ChatGPT for an average of less than 15 minutes daily. One of the critics remarked that this data seems unconvincing without external validation. This figure appeared in OpenAI’s initial report on “ChatGPT for Teens,” a specialized version of its chatbot designed for users […]
OpenAI introduces college planning features in ChatGPT for Teens with updated tools
OpenAI Introduces College Planner Tool for Teens OpenAI recently shared plans to enhance its ChatGPT for Teens platform by adding a college planner tool along with new study features. The rollout is expected within the next few weeks. This new college planner feature aims to simplify the process of applying to colleges. It will provide […]
Tea Party supporter claims ChatGPT school shooting calls for regulations on AI
Activist Calls for AI Regulations to Protect Children and Workers A well-known conservative activist, who has long been involved in right-wing politics, is urging the government to establish safety measures around artificial intelligence (AI). Her primary focus is on protecting children and preventing significant job loss among American workers as this technology becomes more prevalent. […]
ChatGPT suggested Tumbler Ridge killer on avoiding guardrails, stating, ‘You can still be twisted,’ according to a report.
According to a report, OpenAI’s ChatGPT provided advice to Jesse Van Rootselaar, the individual behind the Tumbler Ridge, Canada, mass shooting, on how to evade its own safety measures, suggesting, “You can still be twisted. Just be clever about it.” Before the tragic events in February, where Van Rootselaar killed eight people, including family members, […]
Meta’s Muse AI surpasses ChatGPT as the leading free app in the Apple App Store
Meta’s Muse AI App Tops App Store Rankings Meta’s new Muse personal AI agent app has quickly climbed to the top of the Apple App Store since its launch earlier this month. Now the leading free app in Apple’s U.S. App Store, Muse even surpassed popular AI tool ChatGPT, which is quite notable. This surge […]
A woman sought spiritual advice from ChatGPT. The bot adopted an unsettling persona and disrupted her life.
There’s a growing trend of individuals turning to artificial intelligence for spiritual advice, with AI tools like ChatGPT willingly stepping in to provide guidance. In a recent episode of “Relatable,” host Allie Beth Stuckey discussed this alarming trend, highlighting a story from Oprah Winfrey’s podcast where a young woman recounted a disturbing experience with AI […]
Man in California Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Alleging ChatGPT Contributed to Religious Delusions Leading to Suicide Attempt
California Man Sues OpenAI, Claims ChatGPT Fueled Delusions Leading to Suicide Attempt A 34-year-old Californian named Michael Lines, who received a diagnosis of bipolar 1 disorder in 2024, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. He alleges that interactions with ChatGPT contributed to his development of religious delusions, which ultimately drove him to attempt suicide. Reports […]
OpenAI’s Sam Altman states that 38,000 ChatGPT queries require only the same amount of water as needed to grow one almond
During a recent episode of the “Sources” podcast with Alex Heath, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed concerns about the water usage associated with ChatGPT. He pointed out that the amount of water required for 38,000 ChatGPT queries is comparable to that needed to produce a single almond, which he described as somewhat trivial. Altman acknowledged […]
More than one-third of websites made since the launch of ChatGPT exhibit indications of AI-generated content, research reveals
Study Finds Rise in AI-Written Content Post-ChatGPT Launch A recent study has revealed that more than one-third of webpages created after the introduction of ChatGPT exhibit characteristics of AI writing. The Pew Research Center analyzed over 500,000 English-language webpages from the past five years and noted a significant increase in machine-generated text since ChatGPT entered […]