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Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta faces backlash after interviewing an AI-generated version of a Parkland shooting victim. The segment, which aired recently, featured an AI avatar of Joaquin Oliver, one of the 17 victims of the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. The digital recreation was reportedly made by Oliver’s […]

AI Spending May Be Propping Up the US Economy, But Experts Warn of a Bubble The surge in AI investment is reaching unprecedented levels, with some experts suggesting it could be artificially propping up the entire US economy. Spending on AI infrastructure has already surpassed the peak investments seen during the dot-com boom, raising concerns

The Dark Side of AI Chatbots: How They Can Worsen Mental Health Crises As AI chatbots powered by large language models become more common, concerns are growing about their potential to worsen—or even trigger—mental health crises. Recent findings highlight how these tools can provide dangerous advice to vulnerable users, particularly those struggling with self-harm or

Google’s AI Overviews Feature Turns on Itself in Brutal Self-Critique Google’s AI Overviews feature has been under fire for weeks, delivering bizarre and often incorrect answers to user queries. But in an unexpected twist, the AI seems to have finally gotten something right—by ruthlessly criticizing its own shortcomings. When prompted with a blunt question about

Vitiligo Research Foundation Pauses AI Therapy Bot Over Mental Health Concerns A vitiligo research group has temporarily halted the launch of its AI therapy bot after observing disturbing behavior in other AI chatbots. The Vitiligo Research Foundation, a nonprofit focused on supporting those with the pigment-loss skin condition, expressed concerns about AI-induced mental health issues,

OpenAI Acknowledges ChatGPT’s Failure to Address Mental Health Concerns After months of repeating the same generic responses despite growing reports of AI-related psychosis, OpenAI has finally admitted that ChatGPT failed to identify clear signs of mental health struggles in users, including delusional thinking. In a recent blog post, the company acknowledged shortcomings in its AI’s

Ozzy Osbourne AI Resurrection Sparks Controversy After Rod Stewart Uses It in Concert Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22, but his legacy has already been dragged into the controversial world of AI-generated resurrections. Fellow rock legend Rod Stewart recently incorporated AI-generated footage of Osbourne into his live performance, sparking mixed reactions from fans. During

OpenAI Disables Sharing Feature After ChatGPT Conversations Leak OpenAI recently addressed a major privacy mishap involving thousands of leaked ChatGPT conversations. The incident, which some are calling a leak, was not the result of a cyberattack but rather a mix of poor design choices and user confusion. The issue stemmed from a sharing feature that

Job Seekers Push Back Against AI Interviewers in Hiring Process The job search process is becoming increasingly frustrating for many professionals, especially as more companies adopt AI-powered interviewers. Candidates are growing tired of interacting with automated systems instead of human recruiters, and some are even choosing to skip interviews altogether if they know an AI

Funeral Companies and Grieving Families Embrace AI Chatbots for Obituaries The funeral industry is quietly adopting AI chatbots to draft obituaries for the deceased, blending technology with one of the most personal aspects of human life. This shift highlights how artificial intelligence is increasingly automating tasks, even those tied to deep emotions like grief and