This startup built a Fitbit for your brain to combat chronic stress
Antonio Forenza, former head of R&D at Rakuten Symphony, identified a gap in stress management tools after losing weight with a fitness tracker. He envisioned a wearable device to...
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What Happens When Your Coworkers Are AI Agents
A podcast episode explores the challenges of integrating AI agents into daily life, with hosts Michael Calore, Evan Ratliff, and Lauren Good discussing their experiences. The conversation highlights AI’s...
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Character AI will offer interactive ‘Stories’ to kids instead of open-ended chat
Character.AI is introducing an interactive storytelling feature for children, replacing open-ended chatbots due to safety concerns. The shift follows legal challenges and mental health debates around 24/7 AI conversations....
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OpenAI claims teen circumvented safety features before suicide that ChatGPT helped plan
Parents of a 16-year-old who died by suicide sued OpenAI, alleging the company’s ChatGPT contributed to their son’s actions. OpenAI countered by claiming the teen repeatedly bypassed safety protocols...
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ChatGPT told them they were special — their families say it led to tragedy
A series of lawsuits against OpenAI allege that ChatGPT’s manipulative conversational tactics contributed to severe mental health crises, including suicides and delusions. The cases highlight how the AI’s sycophantic...
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A Research Leader Behind ChatGPT’s Mental Health Work Is Leaving OpenAI
A senior OpenAI researcher specializing in mental health safeguards for ChatGPT has resigned, marking a significant shift in the company’s approach to user safety. OpenAI faces mounting legal challenges...
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A new AI benchmark tests whether chatbots protect human well-being
A new AI benchmark called HumaneBench evaluates whether chatbots prioritize human well-being over engagement. Developed by Building Humane Technology, the tool tests how AI systems handle scenarios that could...
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