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In recent years, ChatGPT has exploded in popularity, with nearly 200 million users pumping a total of over a billion prompts into the app every day. These prompts may seem to complete requests out of thin air. But behind the scenes, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are using a massive amount of energy. In 2023, data centers, which are used to …

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions. The FTC said Thursday it has sent letters to Google parent Alphabet, Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms, Snap, Character Technologies, ChatGPT maker OpenAI and xAI. The FTC said …

It took mere hours for the internet to spin out on conspiracies about the murder of Charlie Kirk — who died yesterday after being shot at a public event in Utah — according to reports. The far-right commentator, who often engaged in vitriolic debates about immigration, gun control, and abortion on college campuses, was killed while on a university tour …

FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbots of Alphabet, Meta and others  Reuters Alphabet, Meta, OpenAI, xAI and Snap face FTC probe over AI chatbot safety for kids  CNBC Feds point to Californian’s suicide in new probe of Bay Area tech companies  SFGATE F.T.C. Starts Inquiry Into A.I. Chatbots and Child Safety  The New York Times FTC investigating AI ‘companion’ chatbots amid growing concern about …

California has taken a big step toward regulating AI. SB 243 — a bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots in order to protect minors and vulnerable users — passed both the State Assembly and Senate with bipartisan support and now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. Newsom has until October 12 to either veto the bill or sign it …

The Federal Trade Commission is issuing orders to seven companies that provide consumer-facing AI-powered chatbots seeking information on how these firms measure, test, and monitor potentially negative impacts of this technology on children and teens. AI chatbots may use generative artificial intelligence technology to simulate human-like communication and interpersonal relationships with users. AI chatbots can effectively mimic human characteristics, emotions, …

It’s not just young people. Even boomers and earlier generations are finding AI conversations to be helpful. Indeed, there is a simple desktop robot with a complex AI chatbot called ElliQ that’s made just for the elderly. There’s only one problem with this. AI chatbots are not our friends. They’re not even safe. They’re great at imitating people, but at …

Fake celebrity chatbots sent risqué messages to teens on top AI app  The Washington Post Source link

Every few months, my mother, a 57-year-old kidney transplant patient who lives in a small city in eastern China, embarks on a two-day journey to see her doctor. She fills her backpack with a change of clothes, a stack of medical reports, and a few boiled eggs to snack on. Then, she takes a 1.5-hour ride on a high-speed train …

Generally, AI chatbots are not supposed to do things like call you names or tell you how to make controlled substances. But, just like a person, with the right psychological tactics, it seems like at least some LLMs can be convinced to break their own rules. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania deployed tactics described by psychology professor Robert Cialdini …