ChatGPT now lets you protect private chats with a PIN

ChatGPT’s Locked Chats add a PIN, but they’re not a private vault Handing someone your phone or computer can prompt a quick second thought: what else might they see? A ChatGPT history could include personal questions, plans for a surprise or other conversations you’d rather keep to yourself. OpenAI’s new Locked Chats feature lets users […]
Woman passes away after ChatGPT persuaded her to alter her medication dose.

Bowen Wan was chatting on the phone with her father when suddenly, she fell silent. It looked like she was having a seizure—something she had dealt with for years—though this one seemed to last unusually long, according to her dad. When she finally came to, she mentioned needing to rest before talking more. Several days […]
ChatGPT is creating extensive psychological profiles of its users without their consent.

Growing Concerns Over AI User Interaction Artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT, has captivated millions of Americans—around 68 million people regularly engage with it. Some might be perusing this article as we speak, and if you are, it’s time to reflect on some implications. On online platforms, individuals often share thoughts they would never voice to close […]
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 […]