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Most US teens use AI companion bots despite risks
Most US teens use AI companion bots despite risks
Experts urge bans for under-18 use, enhanced moderation and verified age systems to protect teens from these emotionally manipulative apps.
July 18, 2025
OpenAI economist shares four key skills for kids in AI era
OpenAI economist shares four key skills for kids in AI era
Instead of relying only on AI tools, children must develop resilience, financial numeracy, and writing abilities, according to OpenAI’s chief economist, Ronnie Chatterji.
July 16, 2025
AI technology drives sharp rise in synthetic abuse material
AI technology drives sharp rise in synthetic abuse material
New data reveals over 1,200 AI-generated abuse videos have been discovered so far in 2025, a significant rise from just two during the same period last year.
July 11, 2025
AI scam targets donors with fake orphan images
AI scam targets donors with fake orphan images
Officials warn the public to verify fundraisers before donating to avoid AI-powered fraud.
July 10, 2025
Musk's chatbot Grok removes offensive content
Musk's chatbot Grok removes offensive content
The Anti-Defamation League labelled Grok’s output ‘dangerous’ and called on AI companies to prevent extremist content.
July 9, 2025
Over 2.3 million users hit by Chrome and Edge extension malware
Over 2.3 million users hit by Chrome and Edge extension malware
Researchers say 18 popular browser extensions silently tracked users, hijacked sessions, and sent data to attacker-controlled servers.
July 9, 2025
LFR tech helps catch dangerous offenders, but Liberty urges legal safeguards
LFR tech helps catch dangerous offenders, but Liberty urges legal safeguards
Police say the tech is efficient and just — campaigners call it invasive and unregulated.
July 5, 2025
Deepfake abuse in schools raises legal and ethical concerns
Deepfake abuse in schools raises legal and ethical concerns
AI-generated explicit images are spreading among teens with little legal oversight.
July 4, 2025
TikTok struggles to stop the spread of hateful AI videos
TikTok struggles to stop the spread of hateful AI videos
AI-generated videos from Google’s Veo 3 are spreading racist stereotypes on TikTok, despite both platforms having clear policies banning such content.
July 3, 2025
Meta's Facebook uses phone photos for AI if users allow it
Meta's Facebook uses phone photos for AI if users allow it
The new feature is part of Meta’s strategy to improve AI after criticism of its Llama 4 model.
July 1, 2025
Path forward for global digital cooperation debated at IGF 2025
Path forward for global digital cooperation debated at IGF 2025
Digital cooperation is entering a pivotal moment where decisions made today could reshape how the internet is governed for decades to come.
June 27, 2025
Microsoft family safety blocks Google Chrome on Windows 11
Microsoft family safety blocks Google Chrome on Windows 11
Google provides workaround as Chrome fails to reopen under family safety settings.
June 26, 2025