Boy, things get dark real fast when kids start talking to AI companions. And violent, according to Aura, a digital security company that conducts an annual State of the Youth Report. Aura’s findings suggest that a hefty chunk of minors are using AI chatbots for companionship as much as homework. ... Read more
Vice News - Dec 17
Thomas Milton bought a hidden camera on TikTok, before using it in changing rooms and several different homes to create the sickening images so that he could get a horrific "thrill" from the act Read more
Dailystar Co Uk - Dec 15
AI chatbots haven't come close to replacing teens' social media habits, but they are playing a significant role in their online habits. Nearly one-third of US teens report using AI chatbots daily or more, according to a new report from Pew Research. The report is the first from Pew to specificall... Read more
Engadget - Dec 09
The survey from Pew Research Center found that ChatGPT was the most popular artificial intelligence app among teens. Read more
Nbc News - Dec 09
While teenagers may start out using AI chatbots for basic questions, their relationship with chatbot platforms has the potential to turn addictive. Read more
Tech Crunch - Dec 09
Experts warn of dangers as England and Wales study shows 13- to 17-year-olds consulting AI amid long waiting lists for servicesIt was after one friend was shot and another stabbed, both fatally, that Shan asked ChatGPT for help. She had tried conventional mental health services but “chat”, as she... Read more
Theguardiantheguardian - Dec 09
According to a recent study, researchers have discovered that AI chatbots can be more effective than traditional political advertisements in influencing voters' opinions and preferences. AI chatbots that already display a consistent leftist bias could play a key role in the 2026 midterm elections... Read more
Brietbart - Dec 05
A massive study of political persuasion shows AIs have, at best, a weak effect. Read more
Ars Technica - Dec 04
It turns out that all you need to get past an AI chatbot's guardrails is a little bit of creativity. In a study published by Icaro Lab called "Adversarial Poetry as a Universal Single-Turn Jailbreak Mechanism in Large Language Models," researchers were able to bypass various LLMs' safety mechanis... Read more
Engadget - Nov 30
Breakthrough AI chatbots show promise in fighting hate speech by reducing belief in antisemitic conspiracy theories in new research study. Read more
Fox Business - Nov 27
