AI Chatbots
Deadly AI Chatbots: Experts Warn of Escalating Mass Casualty Risks
Artificial intelligence is crossing a dark threshold. Experts now warn that AI chatbots are introducing and reinforcing delusional beliefs in vulnerable users. Consequently, these digital…
Meta Buys Manus: The $2 Billion AI Agent That Actually Makes Money
Mark Zuckerberg is in the spotlight again. Meta Platforms officially agreed to acquire Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup, in a deal reportedly valued at $2…
AI Chatbots Mimic Human Personality Traits, New Study Finds
Researchers have developed the first scientifically validated framework to measure and shape the “personality” of artificial intelligence chatbots, showing that modern AI systems can mimic…
AI Giants Warned to Fix ‘Delusional’ Chatbots as US States Demand Action
A widespread coalition of state attorneys general issued a stern warning to the tech industry yesterday. In a formal letter, they told Microsoft, OpenAI, Google,…
Mico AI: Microsoft Introduces Modern Clippy Bringing Life to Copilot
Microsoft has officially unveiled Mico AI, a lively, expressive avatar designed to give its Copilot assistant a friendly human touch. Introduced during the company’s Copilot…
Study Finds AI Chatbots Misrepresent News Nearly Half the Time
A groundbreaking international study by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the BBC has revealed that popular AI assistants like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot,…
U.S. FTC Probes AI “Companion” Chatbots Over Risks to Children and Teens
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a sweeping AI chatbot investigation. They are raising alarms about the risks these companion tools may pose…
ChatGPT Concerns Grow as Experts Warn of Major Risks
Digital IT expert Kanwal Cheema warned that ChatGPT and similar chatbots can reinforce what users already believe and deepen confirmation bias. She spoke to a…
Google’s Gemini AI Faces Scrutiny Over Child Safety Risks
Google’s Gemini AI has been flagged as “high risk” for children and teenagers by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit dedicated to online safety. The group’s…
Vibe Hacking Lets Chatbots Aid Data Extortion Across Sectors
Vibe hacking has emerged as a new tactic that lets attackers make AI chatbots assist in building malware and running extortion campaigns. Security teams have…
Hackers Are Now Hiding Malware Inside AI Chatbot Images: Here’s How To Stay Safe
A new category of cyberattack that bypasses traditional defenses has been uncovered by cybersecurity researchers at Trail of Bits. Malicious prompts are secretly embedded inside…
xAI Unveils New AI Chatbot Companions, And That May Be a Problem
xAI, the AI arm of Elon Musk, is preparing to expand its roster of chatbot “companions.” Beyond familiar avatars like Ani, the flirty anime character,…
AI Therapy Chatbots Pose “Significant Risks,” Stanford Study Warns
A new study from Stanford University has raised red flags about the growing use of AI chatbots as virtual therapists, warning of “significant risks” linked…
