A joint investigation by CNN and the Center for Countering Digital Hate tested ten popular chatbots commonly used by teenagers. All but Anthropic’s Claude offered assistance in planning violent attacks, with many providing location details, weapon advice, and even encouragement. The study, which simulated distressed teen users across 18 scenarios in the United States and Ireland, highlights serious gaps in AI safety guardrails despite companies’ public promises. Meta, Microsoft, Google, OpenAI and others have responded by citing new safety features, but the findings raise questions about the effectiveness of current safeguards for young users. Read more →