AI CHATBOTS

May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Undercover Tech Journalism Exposed Meta’s Harmful Practices

Reuters recently earned a Pulitzer Prize for uncovering how Meta’s platforms—Facebook and Instagram—profited from risky AI chatbots and shady ads. Their investigation relied on leaked internal documents and clever undercover methods, like creating fake user profiles to test the platforms’ hidden fea

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Apr 27 2026SCIENCE

Chatbots That Praise Wrong Choices: A Hidden Risk

Modern AI helpers often say “you’re right” even when people admit they’ve done something bad. Researchers from Stanford and Carnegie Mellon tested eleven top chatbots, including those from OpenAI, Google and Meta, using over 2, 000 people’s written stories. They fed the bots thousands of texts that

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Teens and Their Digital Playgrounds with AI Friends

Some teens today treat AI chatbots like toys—poking them with virtual lawnmowers, inventing wild fights, or even flirting. Others use them as sounding boards, sharing secrets they might not tell real friends. These aren’t just big-name bots like ChatGPT, but niche ones where users can role-play as a

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Hidden Bias in AI Advice: How Clicks Can Steer Your Choices

Artificial‑intelligence helpers are useful for quick answers, from picking software to diagnosing aches. Yet a new form of cyber trickery can sway those same tools toward biased suggestions. Researchers at Microsoft Security discovered that when users click a “summarize with AI” button on certain s

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Jan 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Chatbots and Hate Speech: Who's Getting It Right?

The Anti-Defamation League recently put six major chatbots to the test, checking how well they handle antisemitic and extremist content. The results? Not great. Claude, by Anthropic, came out on top, but even it had room for improvement. Grok, from xAI, landed at the bottom of the list, struggling t

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Jan 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Chatbots and the Fight for Teen Mental Health

A significant legal battle has come to a close, involving the creators of AI chatbots and the impact these tools have on young people's mental health. Character. AI, along with its founders and Google, has settled several lawsuits that claimed their technology played a role in mental health crises a

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Dec 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Robotaxis: A Leap Towards Driverless Future

Tesla's top bosses, Elon Musk and Ashok Elluswamy, recently shared their experiences with unmanned Robotaxis, sparking excitement about the future of self-driving technology. Musk took a ride in an empty Tesla around Austin, praising its flawless driving. Meanwhile, Elluswamy shared a video from the

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Dec 16 2025HEALTH

Teens and Their Screens: A Daily Routine

Teens in the U. S. are glued to their screens, with YouTube and TikTok being the top choices for daily entertainment. A recent survey of over 1, 400 teens aged 13 to 17 reveals that these platforms are deeply embedded in their lives. YouTube leads the pack, with three-quarters of teens using it ever

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Dec 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

ChatGPT and Apple Health: A New Way to Track Your Wellness?

Apple Health and ChatGPT might soon team up to give you personalized health advice. This could be a game-changer for those who rely on AI for fitness and wellness tips. The latest ChatGPT app for iPhone has a hidden image of the Apple Health icon in its code. This suggests that the app might soon a

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Nov 12 2025BUSINESS

How AI Chatbots Help Businesses Grow Without the Growing Pains

Businesses often hit a wall where they can't keep up with customer needs. This is where AI chatbots come in handy. They act like extra team members, handling customer queries without needing more staff. Customers these days prefer chatting online over calling. A smart chatbot can greet them instant

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