Alongside a buffet of trends, terms, and ‘brain rot’ content, 2025 saw social media platforms grappling with age-restriction laws, AI content, and mounting distrust from users. Read more
Euronews - Dec 27
Italy's antitrust authority has ordered Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) to suspend controversial WhatsApp terms amid an investigation into whether the company unfairly sidelined rival AI chatbot providers.Italy Orders Meta To Suspend WhatsApp AI-Related TermsOn Wednesday, Italy's competition w... Read more
Benzinga - Dec 26
Boy, things get dark real fast when kids start talking to AI companions. And violent, according to Aura, a digital security company that conducts an annual State of the Youth Report. Aura’s findings suggest that a hefty chunk of minors are using AI chatbots for companionship as much as homework. ... Read more
Vice News - Dec 17
Anthropic is quietly testing a new "Tasks" Mode for Claude. The mode fundamentally changes how we interact with LLMs. It's no longer about talking to the machine, it's about assigning work to it. Read more
Hackernoon - Dec 17
A Google AI security professional has shared critical advice on how users can safeguard personal and work data while using AI chatbots.Treat AI Chatbots Like A Public Postcard To Prevent Data LeaksSpeaking about the rise of AI in daily life, Harsh Varshney, who has worked on Google's privacy and ... Read more
Benzinga - Dec 14
AI chatbots haven't come close to replacing teens' social media habits, but they are playing a significant role in their online habits. Nearly one-third of US teens report using AI chatbots daily or more, according to a new report from Pew Research. The report is the first from Pew to specificall... Read more
Engadget - Dec 09
The survey from Pew Research Center found that ChatGPT was the most popular artificial intelligence app among teens. Read more
Nbc News - Dec 09
While teenagers may start out using AI chatbots for basic questions, their relationship with chatbot platforms has the potential to turn addictive. Read more
Tech Crunch - Dec 09
Experts warn of dangers as England and Wales study shows 13- to 17-year-olds consulting AI amid long waiting lists for servicesIt was after one friend was shot and another stabbed, both fatally, that Shan asked ChatGPT for help. She had tried conventional mental health services but “chat”, as she... Read more
Theguardiantheguardian - Dec 09
According to a recent study, researchers have discovered that AI chatbots can be more effective than traditional political advertisements in influencing voters' opinions and preferences. AI chatbots that already display a consistent leftist bias could play a key role in the 2026 midterm elections... Read more
Brietbart - Dec 05
