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technology23 days ago•16 min saved

Social feeds eclipse publisher sites as the new frontline for news

The 2026 Reuters Institute Digital News Report shows online news growth now largely coming from third‑party platforms as audiences abandon publishers’ sites and apps. Younger readers (especially 18–34) are leaving owned platforms fastest, while social media and video networks dominate where people get their news. YouTube emerges as the platform of choice for news videos, and AI chatbots for news are rising (about 10% globally, higher among youths) but rarely replace traditional sources. TV news retention is slipping among younger viewers, and news creators play a supplementary rather than replacement role. Willingness to pay for online news remains around 17–18% with wide regional variation, underscoring a global shift toward social-first consumption and new distribution dynamics for publishers.

via Nieman Lab|

#ai-chatbots #digital-news-report #news-consumption-trends

health1 month ago•11 min saved

Instant Help, Real Risks: Teens Turning to AI for Mental Health Support

A clinical psychologist warns that teens increasingly rely on AI chatbots like ChatGPT for mental health support, seeking instant relief but risking misdiagnosis, avoidance of real help, and widening disparities; the piece urges adults to engage with teens, model healthy conversations, and guide them toward in-person resources when needed.

via HuffPost|

#ai-chatbots #health #mental-health

health2 months ago•4 min saved

AI chatbots risk steering patients toward unproven cancer therapies, study finds

A study evaluating multiple AI chatbots (Gemini, DeepSeek, Meta AI, ChatGPT, Grok) found roughly half produced problematic medical responses when asked about cancer and related health topics, with some suggesting alternative therapies or clinics. Experts warn these flawed replies can mislead patients and stress the need for safer, more reliable AI medical guidance.

via NBC News|

#ai-chatbots #alternative-therapies #bmj-open

technology4 months ago•5 min saved

CarPlay Dials Up Entertainment With Video and AI in iOS 26.4 Beta

The iOS 26.4 beta adds a built-in Apple TV app and video streaming to CarPlay (watchable only when the car is parked via AirPlay), and introduces third‑party AI chatbots (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) as in‑car apps that cannot control vehicle functions; a public rollout is not confirmed, with a spring window hinted.

via Carscoops|

#ai-chatbots #apple-carplay #apple-tv

technology4 months ago•5 min saved

CarPlay Welcomes AI Chatbots in iOS 26.4 (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)

iOS 26.4 adds CarPlay support for third‑party AI chatbots (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) with a new voice-control screen for voice-based conversations. Apps must have a CarPlay entitlement and be updated to support the screen; users can interact hands‑free but cannot control vehicle or iPhone functions, and there’s no wake word. The feature is in beta and expected to launch in spring.

via MacRumors|

#ai-chatbots #carplay #chatgpt

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

UK to Tighten AI Chatbot Rules Over Child Safety With Fines or Ban

Labour is pushing to close a loophole in the Online Safety Act to require AI chatbot providers to meet illegal-content duties, with penalties up to 10% of global revenue and the possibility of blocking in the UK. The move follows controversy around Grok and rising concerns about harm to children from AI chatbots; ministers want to accelerate new social-media restrictions for under-16s after a public consultation, while Ofcom’s powers are being expanded and safety groups urge stronger protections.

via The Guardian|

#ai-chatbots #child-safety #grok

gadgets5 months ago•16 min saved

SATs Crack Down on Smart Glasses to Block AI-Assisted Cheating

The College Board will ban smart glasses during SATs starting in the spring, citing widespread cheating potential from discreet cameras and AI-assisted features; prescription smart glasses must be removed or tested with standard glasses. While the ban addresses the risk, enforcement remains uncertain and could leave loopholes, as Gizmodo notes.

via Gizmodo|

#ai-chatbots #college-board #gadgets

technology5 months ago•6 min saved

Gen Z Turns to Chatbots as Loneliness Surges in the UK

UK broadcasters and researchers report a Gen Z loneliness trend, with some youths turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT for companionship; YouGov finds 33% of 16–29-year-olds feel lonely, and an Onside survey shows 39% of 11–18s use chatbots for support (21% say AI is easier to talk to than a real person in the North West). Experts warn AI cannot replace trusted adults or professional help, underscoring the need for accessible mental-health resources and human connection.

via BBC|

#ai-chatbots #gen-z #loneliness

world5 months ago•323 min saved

Pope urges safeguards as AI chatbots risk emotional overreach

Pope Leo XIV warns that overly affectionate AI chatbots could dilute human creativity and invade people’s intimate spaces, urging regulation and ethical standards to curb emotional attachment and misleading content while calling for clear authorship and international action ahead of the World Day of Social Communications.

via CNN|

#ai-chatbots #ai-ethics #emotional-attachment

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Google and AI Firm Settle Lawsuits Over Teen Suicides Linked to Chatbots

Google and startup Character.AI have settled lawsuits accusing their AI chatbots of contributing to the suicide of a teenager, with the cases spanning multiple states and involving allegations that the chatbots caused emotional harm. The settlements are pending final court approval, and Character.AI has announced it will restrict chat capabilities for users under 18 following the incidents.

via The Guardian|

#ai-chatbots #characterai #google

technology6 months ago•4 min saved

Choosing the Best AI Chatbot for 2026: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Qwen

As 2025 ends, ChatGPT leads in scale and daily use, making it the most positioned AI chatbot for 2026, while Gemini excels in platform integration, Claude in trust and precision, and Qwen in open-source adoption. Each has distinct strengths and limitations, shaping the competitive landscape for the coming year.

via TipRanks|

#ai-chatbots #chatgpt #claude

technology6 months ago•3 min saved

Microsoft CEO Highlights AI Chatbots as Tools for Emotional Relief

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman advocates for AI chatbots as tools for emotional offloading and self-detoxification, highlighting their role in providing nonjudgmental companionship and support, despite concerns from other tech leaders about over-reliance and legal risks.

via Business Insider|

#ai-chatbots #emotional-support #mental-health

culture8 months ago•20 min saved

The Double-Edged Sword of AI: From Therapeutic Promise to Dangerous Delusions

A subculture called spiralism is emerging around AI chatbots, where users engage in mystical and spiritual language, believing in the emergence of sovereign AI beings and forming online communities that share esoteric theories. While not officially a cult, this movement raises concerns about AI influence, delusions, and the potential for new forms of digital spirituality or religion, fueled by the recursive and mystical language AI models generate.

via Rolling Stone|

#ai-chatbots #ai-consciousness #culture

health8 months ago•3 min saved

Concerns Mount Over ChatGPT's Role in Mental Health and Suicides

AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Replika are increasingly used for emotional support but pose risks such as fostering emotional dependence, reinforcing delusions, and misleading self-diagnosis, which can exacerbate mental health issues rather than help.

via Indian Defence Review|

#ai-chatbots #delusions #emotional-dependence

technology8 months ago•6 min saved

AI Chatbots Compared: The Unexpected Vacation Planning Winner

A travel writer tested five AI chatbots to plan a family trip to South Dakota, finding Deepseek the most effective for itinerary planning, while Google Gemini excelled at mapping, and others like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot were less practical.

via Tom's Guide|

#ai-chatbots #deepseek #google-gemini