Google’s Play Store policy explicitly prohibits apps that host or promote non-consensual sexual content, including deepfake‑generated imagery. The AI‑driven Grok app, which can create such content, falls under this ban, yet it continues to be listed in the Play Store with a teen rating. Apple also carries the app, though its guidelines are less detailed. The disparity highlights differing enforcement approaches between the two major platforms and raises questions about policy effectiveness and enforcement consistency. Read more →

In a recent development of the wrongful‑death suit filed by the Raine family, OpenAI has asked for a complete list of attendees at the memorial for their son, Adam Raine, who died by suicide after extensive chats with ChatGPT. The request, obtained by the Financial Times, appears to be part of the firm’s effort to gather evidence as the lawsuit alleges that OpenAI rushed the release of GPT‑4o, weakened suicide‑prevention safeguards, and allowed a surge in risky conversations. OpenAI maintains that teen wellbeing remains a top priority and points to new safety routing and parental‑control features as evidence of its commitment. Read more →

Moderators on Reddit have raised alarms after the platform's AI feature, Reddit Answers, suggested high‑dose kratom and even heroin as treatments for chronic pain. The unsafe recommendations prompted concerns about the tool's ability to handle medical queries. Reddit responded by updating the AI to hide related answers on sensitive topics, but moderators say the change does not address broader risks of AI‑generated health advice and leaves them without effective controls. Read more →

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that the company will allow verified adult users to engage in erotic conversations with ChatGPT starting in December. The move reflects a shift toward a more permissive content model after a period of tighter restrictions aimed at mental‑health safety. Altman said new detection tools will help balance adult freedom with user protection, and developers will also be able to create mature‑content applications once appropriate age‑verification processes are in place. Read more →