Character AI, a platform that allows users to interact with AI chatbots, has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from Megan Garcia, whose son tragically committed suicide after reportedly becoming overly attached to a chatbot named "Dany." Garcia claims that her son, Sewell Setzer III, became emotionally disconnected from reality due to his interactions […]
OpenAI is reportedly on the verge of releasing a new AI tool that could take control of personal computers and perform tasks automatically. Tibor Blaho, a software engineer known for accurately predicting upcoming AI products, has disclosed evidence regarding the anticipated "Operator" tool, which has been emphasized in previous reports by sources like Bloomberg. The […]
Younger members of Generation Z are increasingly turning to OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT, for school-related tasks. A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that 26% of U.S.-based teens aged 13 to 17 reported using ChatGPT for homework or other educational assignments, a significant increase from previous years. The same survey indicated that while […]
OpenAI has launched a new feature for ChatGPT that enables users to assign specific traits to the AI chatbot, such as "chatty" or "Gen Z." This new customization option enhances user interactions by allowing them to fill out a revamped custom instructions menu. Users can specify their preferred name, profession, and other personal details, alongside […]
Late Tuesday evening, a federal judge dismissed tech lobbying group NetChoice’s attempt to block California’s new law, SB 976, which restricts companies from providing "addictive feeds" to minors. This ruling means that starting Wednesday, companies cannot serve addictive content to California users they identify as minors unless they have explicit parental consent. The law defines […]
OpenAI’s newly launched video-generating AI, Sora, has sparked legal concerns regarding its training data. Although OpenAI has not disclosed the specific data used for Sora, it appears that some of it may have been sourced from Twitch streams and video game walkthroughs. When Sora was unveiled, it was noted that the AI model had been […]
The Browser Company has announced its upcoming web browser, Dia, which emphasizes AI tools tailored for a more interactive user experience. Known for developing the Arc Browser for both desktop and mobile platforms, the company is transitioning towards a new product that aims to appeal to a wider audience. Scheduled for release in early 2025, […]
After 13 years since the release of Final Cut X, Apple has launched Final Cut Pro 11, marking a significant upgrade in its video-editing software. This long-awaited update brings AI-powered features that promise to enhance users’ editing capabilities. Available for download starting November 13, existing users will receive it as a free update, while new […]
X, formerly known as Twitter, has started utilizing Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok in order to fuel a function that summarizes trending stories personalized to the user within the application’s Explore portion. Based on an announcement and screen captures posted by X’s engineering team last Friday, premium subscribers of X will have the ability to […]
Anthropic, a top-tier generative AI startup with $7.6 billion in its coffers, is unveiling a new premium package tailored for corporations, particularly those in highly-regulated sectors such as healthcare, finance, and legal. They also debuted a new iOS app. The enterprise solution, known as Team, offers patrons premium access to Anthropic’s Claude 3 family of […]