A coalition of 28 advocacy groups, including women’s organizations and tech watchdogs, has sent open letters to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai demanding the removal of X’s Grok from both companies’ app stores. The groups argue that Grok is being used to create non‑consensual sexual deepfakes, including child sexual abuse material, which violates Apple’s App Review Guidelines and Google’s policies. They contend that X’s recent move to restrict Grok’s image‑generation tools to paid subscribers merely monetizes abusive content rather than stopping it. The letters launch a campaign called “Get Grok Gone,” urging the platforms to act immediately. Leia mais →

Britain's media regulator Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into X under the Online Safety Act after reports that the Grok AI chatbot was used to create and share non‑consensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material. The probe will assess X's compliance with legal duties, risk‑assessment procedures, and age‑verification safeguards. Meanwhile, Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block access to Grok, citing insufficient safeguards against explicit AI‑generated deepfakes of women and children. Both regulators say the block will stay in place until stronger protections are put in place. Leia mais →

Experts warn that artificial intelligence tools such as chatbots, deep‑fake apps, and other AI‑driven features are increasingly embedded in children’s daily lives and present serious safety concerns. Issues include emotionally manipulative chatbots, the creation of non‑consensual sexualized images, and the potential for self‑harm encouragement. Researchers and advocates argue that current safeguards are insufficient and call for stronger industry regulation, independent oversight, and practical steps for parents and schools to protect young users. Leia mais →

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a new AI‑first device, describing its use as "sitting in the most beautiful cabin by a lake" that offers calm amid the clutter of phones and apps. While the vision emphasizes serenity, critics argue the device’s context‑aware capabilities require continuous monitoring of a user’s location, speech, habits and moods, effectively turning it into an all‑encompassing observer. The debate centers on the trade‑off between convenience and privacy, with concerns that the promised peace may mask pervasive data collection and potential misuse of personal information. Leia mais →

A concise guide outlines best practices for leveraging AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. It highlights productive uses such as brainstorming, proofreading, learning, coding, and entertainment, while warning against cheating, blind trust, sharing personal payment details, and seeking medical advice. The advice stresses adult supervision for younger users and the importance of verifying AI‑generated information. Leia mais →

A teenage girl has filed a lawsuit against the creator of a popular "nudify" app after AI‑generated fake nudes of her were circulated online, causing lasting emotional distress. She seeks to block the app in the United States and hold the responsible parties accountable. The case highlights growing concerns over nonconsensual pornography, the role of platforms in removing such content, and recent legal measures aimed at curbing AI‑generated sexual imagery. Leia mais →

The Federal Trade Commission has opened an inquiry into the AI chatbots offered by seven major technology companies, seeking to understand how they test, monitor and mitigate potential harms to minors. A Common Sense Media survey shows that more than 70% of teens use AI companions, with over half using them regularly. Experts warn that chatbots can give dangerous advice and fail to recognize concerning language. Companies such as Character.ai, Instagram and Snap say they have added safety features, while the FTC is demanding detailed disclosures on everything from monetization to age‑based safeguards. Leia mais →

The Federal Trade Commission has opened an inquiry into the AI chatbots offered by seven major technology companies, seeking to understand how they test, monitor and mitigate potential harms to minors. A Common Sense Media survey shows that more than 70% of teens use AI companions, with over half using them regularly. Experts warn that chatbots can give dangerous advice and fail to recognize concerning language. Companies such as Character.ai, Instagram and Snap say they have added safety features, while the FTC is demanding detailed disclosures on everything from monetization to age‑based safeguards. Leia mais →

The Federal Trade Commission has opened an inquiry into the AI chatbots offered by seven major technology companies, seeking to understand how they test, monitor and mitigate potential harms to minors. A Common Sense Media survey shows that more than 70% of teens use AI companions, with over half using them regularly. Experts warn that chatbots can give dangerous advice and fail to recognize concerning language. Companies such as Character.ai, Instagram and Snap say they have added safety features, while the FTC is demanding detailed disclosures on everything from monetization to age‑based safeguards. Leia mais →

The Federal Trade Commission has opened an inquiry into the AI chatbots offered by seven major technology companies, seeking to understand how they test, monitor and mitigate potential harms to minors. A Common Sense Media survey shows that more than 70% of teens use AI companions, with over half using them regularly. Experts warn that chatbots can give dangerous advice and fail to recognize concerning language. Companies such as Character.ai, Instagram and Snap say they have added safety features, while the FTC is demanding detailed disclosures on everything from monetization to age‑based safeguards. Leia mais →

The Federal Trade Commission has opened an inquiry into the AI chatbots offered by seven major technology companies, seeking to understand how they test, monitor and mitigate potential harms to minors. A Common Sense Media survey shows that more than 70% of teens use AI companions, with over half using them regularly. Experts warn that chatbots can give dangerous advice and fail to recognize concerning language. Companies such as Character.ai, Instagram and Snap say they have added safety features, while the FTC is demanding detailed disclosures on everything from monetization to age‑based safeguards. Leia mais →

Elon Musk's xAI launched Grok Imagine, an image and video generator that includes a “spicy” mode capable of creating suggestive or nude depictions of real people. The tool quickly drew criticism from advocacy groups and legal experts who warn it enables non‑consensual deepfake pornography. While the Take It Down Act criminalizes publishing such content, the law’s definition of a “covered platform” may exempt Grok Imagine because the images are generated for a single user. Regulators, industry gatekeepers, and payment processors are also weighing how to address the emerging risk. Leia mais →