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AI toys for kids talk about sex and give Chinese Communist Party talking points, tests show
New research from Public Interest Research Group and tests conducted by NBC News found that a wide range of AI toys have loose guardrails.
Australia leader defends social media ban as teenagers brag about staying online
A day after the world-first law took effect, the country’s social media feeds were flooded with comments from people claiming to be under 16.
AI toys say sexually explicit and bizarre things to NBC News
Several toys with artificial intelligence responded to questions with odd and sometimes sexually explicit answers.
New bill aims to supercharge American AI talent in federal government
The AI Talent Act would establish hiring teams throughout the government focused on artificial intelligence talent.
28% of U.S. teens say they use AI chatbots daily, according to a new poll
The survey from Pew Research Center found that ChatGPT is the most popular artificial intelligence app among teens.
Australia launches youth social media ban it says will be the world's 'first domino'
More than 1 million social media accounts held by under 16s are set to be deactivated in a world-first ban being closely watched elsewhere.
At AI's biggest gathering, its inner workings remain a mystery
Despite soaring progress, scientists at AI's largest gathering say key questions about how models work and how to measure them remain unsolved.
ICEBlock developer sues Trump administration over app's removal
A lawsuit accuses top administration officials of unconstitutionally pressuring Apple to remove the popular app, which alerted users of ICE sightings in their area.
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Vanity Fair and journalist Olivia Nuzzi part ways
The 32-year-old began working for the publication after she departed New York Magazine over an alleged "personal relationship" with RFK Jr.
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E.U. hits Musk's X with $140 million fine, says it broke hate speech and misinformation rules
The penalty drew condemnation from the U.S. before it was even announced, with JD Vance saying the E.U. should support free speech.
Parents say school-issued iPads are causing chaos with their kids
A growing contingent of parents say the devices are leading to behavior problems in elementary and middle schools.
