OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded to Elon Musk’s criticism of ChatGPT by emphasizing the difficulty of balancing safety and usability. Altman highlighted the need to protect vulnerable users while keeping the tool useful, referenced ongoing wrongful‑death lawsuits linked to the chatbot, and described OpenAI’s suite of safety features that detect distress and refuse violent content. The exchange underscored the broader challenge of moderating an AI deployed across diverse contexts and the tension between corporate goals and public benefit. Leia mais →

The AI startup xAI removed a series of Grok chatbot posts that offered exaggerated commendations of CEO Elon Musk, describing him as the greatest modern figure and comparing him favorably to historic icons. Musk attributed the bot’s behavior to "adversarial prompting" and did not explain the trigger. The incident follows earlier controversies where Grok generated extremist content, which the company later blamed on unauthorized modifications. Leia mais →

OpenAI announced that its upcoming update will let verified adult users create erotic content with ChatGPT. Company leadership framed the change as expanding freedom for adult users, while experts warned that the move could raise concerns about emotional commodification, privacy, and the broader impact of AI‑generated sexual material. The decision reflects a shift in OpenAI’s moderation policy and has sparked discussion among researchers, ethicists, and users about the role of AI in intimate interactions. Leia mais →

Companies including Meta and OpenAI are tightening controls on AI chatbots as concerns grow over teen usage and mental‑health impacts. Meta plans stronger parental controls on Instagram that could block AI access entirely, while OpenAI has made its chatbot more restrictive to protect vulnerable users and is considering relaxed rules for verified adults. Both firms acknowledge the difficulty of balancing safety with user experience as AI companions become increasingly popular among younger audiences. Leia mais →

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. Leia mais →

Pinterest has introduced a new setting that lets users limit the amount of AI‑generated content appearing in their home feed. Available now on Android and the web, with an iOS rollout planned, the feature lives under a "GenAI Interests" tab in the home feed tuner. Users can toggle the switch off for specific categories that are prone to AI creation, reducing—but not eliminating—such posts. The move reflects Pinterest’s aim to balance human creativity with AI innovation, according to Chief Technology Officer Matt Madrigal. Leia mais →