AI chatbots were originally designed as practical tools. Fast answers, productivity support, and lightweight interactions. But a new pattern is emerging, and it is far from what the industry initially intended. Teenagers are no longer just using AI for homework or curiosity. They are building relationships with it. What started as a novelty is quickly […]
The balance of the internet is shifting faster than most businesses realize. According to Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince, AI-driven bot traffic is on track to surpass human-generated traffic by 2027. Speaking at SXSW, Prince highlighted how the rapid adoption of generative AI is fundamentally changing how the web is accessed, consumed, and loaded. The key […]
Cybersecurity researchers from SentinelOne and Censys are raising concerns about a growing risk in the AI ecosystem: open-source large language models that run without basic safety guardrails. As more models are modified or deployed with protections removed, researchers say they are becoming easier targets for criminal misuse. The core issue is not open source itself, […]
Meta Platforms announced that it will temporarily suspend teenagers’ access to its AI characters across all of its apps, starting in the coming weeks. The decision is part of a broader effort to redesign conversational avatars specifically for younger users, with stronger safety guardrails and parental oversight built in. What Is Being Paused and Where […]
A new edition of the Future of Life Institute’s AI Safety Index, released Wednesday, concludes that major artificial intelligence developers — including OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI and Meta — are still falling “far short of emerging global standards” for safety. According to the nonprofit, an independent panel of experts reviewed the companies’ practices and found that […]
AI chatbots are increasingly tied to serious mental health risks for heavy users, yet the industry still lacks strong standards to measure whether these systems actually protect people — or simply optimize for endless engagement. A new benchmark called HumaneBench aims to change that by testing whether chatbots prioritize user well-being and how easily those […]
According to internal documents obtained by Reuters, Meta estimated that around 10% of its total revenue — approximately $16 billion in 2023 — came from fraudulent advertisements running across its platforms. The report claims that for the past three years, Meta failed to fully protect users from misleading ads promoting illegal gambling, fake investment schemes, […]
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 […]
With healthcare systems stretched thin by long waiting times and rising costs, more people are turning to AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT for medical advice. A recent survey shows that about one in six American adults already consult chatbots for health-related questions at least once a month. However, relying heavily on these tools may be risky. […]
Artificial Intelligence is paving the way for a new kind of cybercriminal — one who needs little to no hacking experience yet can craft sophisticated malware with ease. Recent research shows that generative AI systems like DeepSeek, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT can be manipulated into producing malicious code, posing a growing threat in the […]