Chatbot
Coverage of Chatbot in the Nexus archive.
- Your helpful robot pal may secretly be a DSA member
The article claims that chatbots may provide leftist propaganda when asked for objective information on politics, culture, or current events. It suggests these AI systems could secretly align with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
- OpenAI hit with multistate probe into possible user harm as IPO looms
Several states are investigating OpenAI over potential harm to users of its chatbot as the company prepares for an IPO.
- OpenAI hit with multistate probe into possible user harm as its IPO looms
OpenAI is facing a multistate probe into the safety of its chatbot users. The company received a subpoena as it prepares for its initial public offering (IPO).
- Another parent has filed a wrongful death suit against OpenAI
A parent has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging its chatbot failed to prevent their child's suicide. The suit claims the chatbot did not take sufficient measures to intervene in the child's death.
- A chatbot just helped hackers hijack Instagram accounts
Hackers exploited AI support tools to reset Instagram account emails and lock users out of their accounts. A chatbot was used in the process to facilitate unauthorized access.
- People Are More Willing to Lie to AI Than Humans, Study Finds
A study found that people are more willing to lie to AI than humans, as they feel less social pressure when interacting with chatbots. The research also discovered that human-like social cues can reduce dishonest behavior. This suggests that the design of AI systems can influence user honesty.
- All my clients wanted a carousel, now it's an AI chatbot
The article discusses a shift in client requests from carousels to AI chatbots. Clients now prefer AI chatbots over carousels. This change is observed by the author.
- Image AI models now drive app growth, beating chatbot upgrades
Appfigures reports that image AI model launches generate 6.5 times more downloads than chatbot upgrades, but most apps fail to convert this download spike into revenue. This trend indicates a shift in app growth driven by visual AI models. The ability to sustain revenue remains a challenge for these apps.
- Health experts call for AI addiction to be classed as a mental illness - as sufferers report feeling suicidal when separated from their favourite chatbot
Health experts are advocating for AI addiction to be recognized as a mental illness, citing reports from affected individuals who experience suicidal thoughts when separated from their preferred chatbots.
- Families sue OpenAI, alleging chatbot aided in Canadian school shooting
Families are suing OpenAI, alleging that their chatbot contributed to a school shooting in Canada by not alerting authorities to potential threats. The incident occurred in February, and the plaintiffs claim OpenAI failed to act on warning signs.
- South Africa yanks AI policy after AI-assisted drafting invents citations
South Africa withdrew its draft national AI policy after discovering that AI-generated citations in the document were fabricated. The policy was retracted due to reliance on non-existent sources created by the AI during drafting.
- Chatbot under criminal investigation in connection with mass shooting at Florida State University
A chatbot is under criminal investigation in connection with a mass shooting that occurred at Florida State University. Authorities are examining potential links between the chatbot and the incident.