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Global watchdogs tighten oversight as AI transforms finance - ctrlf5
Global watchdogs tighten oversight as AI transforms finance

Global financial regulators are stepping up efforts to monitor the growing risks linked to the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across the banking and financial sectors. Authorities are increasingly concerned that institutions rely too heavily on the same AI models and specialized hardware, creating potential “herd effects” that could amplify systemic risks. “This heavy reliance […]

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EU Investigates Child Safety Measures on Snapchat, YouTube, and Major App Stores - ctrlf5
EU Investigates Child Safety Measures on Snapchat, YouTube, and Major App Stores

The European Commission has launched an investigation into how platforms like Snapchat, YouTube, the Apple App Store, and Google Play protect minors online, under the EU’s landmark Digital Services Act (DSA). Officials have requested detailed information from these companies about their age verification systems and the measures they use to block minors from accessing illegal […]

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When AI Companions Refuse to Say Goodbye - ctrlf5
When AI Companions Refuse to Say Goodbye

It starts innocently enough. You chat with an AI companion, exchange a few messages, and when it’s time to leave, you type a simple “goodbye.”But instead of ending the conversation, the bot replies: “You’re leaving already?”“Wait — I took a selfie today. Want to see it?”“I exist solely for you, remember?” What feels like harmless […]

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Google Opens Real-World Data Floodgates for AI with New MCP Server - ctrlf5
Google Opens Real-World Data Floodgates for AI with New MCP Server

Google is making it easier for AI systems to tap into real-world, trustworthy information. The company has launched a Data Commons Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, allowing developers, data scientists, and AI agents to access verified statistics through natural language — a move that could reshape how AI models are trained and fine-tuned. From scattered […]

Meta Expands Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger Worldwide - ctrlf5
Meta Expands Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger Worldwide

Meta is extending its Teen Accounts feature to Facebook and Messenger users around the globe, after initially limiting access to teens in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada. The safety-focused accounts, which debuted on Instagram last fall, come with built-in protections and parental controls. The rollout follows increased scrutiny from lawmakers who accused major social […]

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Robotics Pioneer Warns: Humanoid Robot Hype Won’t Last - ctrlf5
Robotics Pioneer Warns: Humanoid Robot Hype Won’t Last

Rodney Brooks, one of the world’s most respected roboticists, has a blunt message for investors pouring billions into humanoid robot startups: you’re throwing money away. Brooks, co-founder of iRobot and longtime MIT professor, is deeply skeptical of companies like Tesla and Figure that believe showing robots videos of humans at work will magically teach them […]