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Senators demand answers from AI companies on how they're combating scammers

In a new letter, Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., ask how AI companies are responding to a surge in AI-fueled fraud.
A screen with OpenAI logo.
A screen with OpenAI logo.

AI toys for kids talk about sex and give Chinese Communist Party talking points, tests show

New research from Public Interest Research Group and tests conducted by NBC News found that a wide range of AI toys have loose guardrails.
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AI Toys
3d ago

Australia leader defends social media ban as teenagers brag about staying online

A day after the world-first law took effect, the country’s social media feeds were flooded with comments from people claiming to be under 16.
A 7-year-old teenage boy looks at a phone screen on December 7 in Sydney, Australia.
A 7-year-old teenage boy looks at a phone screen on December 7 in Sydney, Australia.
4d ago

AI toys say sexually explicit and bizarre things to NBC News

Several toys with artificial intelligence responded to questions with odd and sometimes sexually explicit answers.
AI toys say sexually explicit and bizarre things to NBC News
AI toys say sexually explicit and bizarre things to NBC News

New bill aims to supercharge American AI talent in federal government

The AI Talent Act would establish hiring teams throughout the government focused on artificial intelligence talent.
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TOPSHOT-US-POLITICS

28% of U.S. teens say they use AI chatbots daily, according to a new poll

The survey from Pew Research Center found that ChatGPT is the most popular artificial intelligence app among teens.
Woman speaking into phone
Woman speaking into phone
5d ago

Australia launches youth social media ban it says will be the world's 'first domino'

More than 1 million social media accounts held by under 16s are set to be deactivated in a world-first ban being closely watched elsewhere.
Australia Bans Social Media For Under 16s
Australia Bans Social Media For Under 16s

At AI's biggest gathering, its inner workings remain a mystery

Despite soaring progress, scientists at AI's largest gathering say key questions about how models work and how to measure them remain unsolved.
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People stand and sit inside of a conference room, with a large projector screen showing a slideshow
6d ago

ICEBlock developer sues Trump administration over app's removal

A lawsuit accuses top administration officials of unconstitutionally pressuring Apple to remove the popular app, which alerted users of ICE sightings in their area.
ICE Detains Immigrants Inside New York City Courthouses
ICE Detains Immigrants Inside New York City Courthouses
9d ago

Tech & Media

Tech & Media

Vanity Fair and journalist Olivia Nuzzi part ways

The 32-year-old began working for the publication after she departed New York Magazine over an alleged "personal relationship" with RFK Jr.
Reporter Olivia Nuzzi
Reporter Olivia Nuzzi
9d ago

Europe

Europe

E.U. hits Musk's X with $140 million fine, says it broke hate speech and misinformation rules

The penalty drew condemnation from the U.S. before it was even announced, with JD Vance saying the E.U. should support free speech.
Elon Musk listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Washington, D.C. on November 13, 2024.
Elon Musk listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Washington, D.C. on November 13, 2024.

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