AI Chatbots
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…
Meta Tests AI Chatbots That Message You First
Meta is experimenting with a new breed of AI chatbots, ones that don’t wait for you to start the conversation. According to leaked documents viewed…
Research Says We Are Sealing Ourselves In An Information Bubble
A shocking new study reveals you’re not a victim of the internet. You’re its architect. Every search you make quietly seals you inside an information…
Youth Turns to AI Bots and Social Media for News, Study Reveals
A recent Reuters Institute report highlights that AI bots for news are rapidly gaining popularity among younger audiences. In the U.S., 15% of under‑25s now…
Meta AI Public Search Issue Sparks Privacy Concerns Among Users
The Meta AI public search issue has raised significant privacy concerns, as prompts submitted by users — along with the AI’s responses — are being…

