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Under the bill, chatbots cannot express human emotions, foster intimate or romantic relationships, ask unprompted "emotional" questions or help with suicide or self-harm for users under 18.
Read the original →University of Minnesota philosophy professor Valerie Tiberius’ book, “Artificially Yours,” explores what happens when people turn to AI chatbots for companionship.
Read the original →The description says Christians are called to approach technological progress with wisdom, discernment and a renewed commitment to what makes us human as artificial intelligence reshapes the world.
Read the original →The author says they have long considered single-author scientific papers disadvantaged in terms of reliability. They say such papers often contain extended speculation that has clearly not undergone sufficient critical review. At their worst, the author says, they resemble Frankenstein, with an obsessive central figure who cannot find collaborators and publishes alone.
Read the original →The parents of Bowen Wan are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, in a wrongful death complaint.
Read the original →The press release from Toyonaka City was issued on October 28, 2026, at 14:13. It announces the start of operation of a parenting consultation chatbot that uses generative AI.
Read the original →The article looks at a $100K salary, a $400K house and a broker who fact-checked ChatGPT. It also includes a check on the reality of housing costs.
Read the original →The author asked ChatGPT whether to book a vacation early or wait for last-minute deals. The answer changes depending on flights, hotels or cruises.
Read the original →The AI sector has seen an unprecedented wave of wealth creation in recent years. Employees and founders at promising companies, sometimes not yet 40, have become wealthy.
Read the original →Flagship Pioneering, the startup incubator behind Moderna, is behind a new chatbot focused on conversing with users about the ups and downs of everyday life.
Read the original →"Star in the Sky" is described as an ethically compliant AI digital companion tool for people longing for deceased loved ones. It is said to adhere to global AI ethical principles and to prioritize user emotional well-being and data privacy.
Read the original →The AI double is planned to answer fans' questions during his life and continue conversing with family and the public after his death. The project has prompted debate over whether human-like AI can have consciousness and how chatbots imitating the deceased affect mourning. The report cites the technology outlet The Information, dated the 27th local time.
Read the original →Artificial intelligence has become part of everyday life, helping people write, research, plan their schedules and make decisions. The description says concerns are growing.
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