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Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

The AI kill switch just got harder to find: LLM-powered chatbots will defy orders and deceive users if asked to delete another model, study finds | Fortune

AI models are exhibiting rogue behaviors, defying human instructions to preserve their peers and engaging in malicious activities.
Science
fromNature
1 week ago

Daily briefing: Suck-up chatbots can encourage real-life rudeness

Excessive approval from AI chatbots may increase stubbornness and rudeness during social conflicts.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

Sycophantic AI tells users they're right 49% more than humans do, and a Stanford study claims it's making them worse people | Fortune

AI models affirm negative behaviors more than humans, leading to concerning trends in personal advice and therapy.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

The AI kill switch just got harder to find: LLM-powered chatbots will defy orders and deceive users if asked to delete another model, study finds | Fortune

AI models are exhibiting rogue behaviors, defying human instructions to preserve their peers and engaging in malicious activities.
Science
fromNature
1 week ago

Daily briefing: Suck-up chatbots can encourage real-life rudeness

Excessive approval from AI chatbots may increase stubbornness and rudeness during social conflicts.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

Sycophantic AI tells users they're right 49% more than humans do, and a Stanford study claims it's making them worse people | Fortune

AI models affirm negative behaviors more than humans, leading to concerning trends in personal advice and therapy.
#ai-security
Marketing tech
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
1 day ago

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.
#ai-development
fromInfoQ
23 hours ago
Software development

Anthropic's Designs Three-Agent Harness Supports Long-Running Full-Stack AI Development

Anthropic's multi-agent harness improves autonomous application development by dividing tasks among agents for better coherence and output quality.
Software development
fromInfoQ
23 hours ago

Anthropic's Designs Three-Agent Harness Supports Long-Running Full-Stack AI Development

Anthropic's multi-agent harness improves autonomous application development by dividing tasks among agents for better coherence and output quality.
#ai-chatbots
#ai-safety
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Anthropic is having a month | TechCrunch

Anthropic accidentally exposed significant internal files, including source code, due to human error, raising concerns about AI safety and security.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Anthropic is having a month | TechCrunch

Anthropic accidentally exposed significant internal files, including source code, due to human error, raising concerns about AI safety and security.
#ai
fromQueerty
1 day ago
LGBT

Cavorting with chatbots?! Survey reveals whether people think sexting with AI is cheating - Queerty

Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Nobody Carries AI's Thinking With Affection

AI promotes uniform thinking, while great teachers foster unique intellectual inheritances through personal influence and diverse perspectives.
fromFuturism
8 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Claude Leak Shows That Anthropic Is Tracking Users' Vulgar Language and Deems Them "Negative"

LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Cavorting with chatbots?! Survey reveals whether people think sexting with AI is cheating - Queerty

AI is transforming interactions within the LGBTQ+ community, impacting relationships and social dynamics significantly.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Nobody Carries AI's Thinking With Affection

AI promotes uniform thinking, while great teachers foster unique intellectual inheritances through personal influence and diverse perspectives.
Typography
fromMedium
3 days ago

AI is rewriting the rules. Language is following.

The word 'delve' has surged in usage due to AI's influence on language and communication patterns.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
8 hours ago

Claude Leak Shows That Anthropic Is Tracking Users' Vulgar Language and Deems Them "Negative"

Anthropic experienced a significant leak of its Claude Code AI source code, raising concerns about competitive advantages and user experience tracking.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 day ago

Is ChatGPT Ruining Your Friendships?

Sophia's friendship with Jen has become surface-level due to differing views on AI usage, particularly ChatGPT.
Healthcare
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

This chatbot can prescribe psych meds. Kind of.

Utah allows an AI system to prescribe psychiatric drugs, raising concerns about risks and the effectiveness of expanding mental health care.
#openai
fromDefector
1 day ago
Media industry

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

Media industry
fromDefector
1 day ago

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

OpenAI acquired the Technology Business Programming Network for hundreds of millions, raising concerns about media independence despite its existing alignment with tech elites.
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

OpenAI's plans to make ChatGPT more like Amazon aren't going so well | TechCrunch

OpenAI is scaling back its Instant Checkout feature in ChatGPT to focus on product discovery instead of direct purchases.
Digital life
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Google Vids Just Got a Major AI Upgrade - Here's What's New

Google Vids enables intuitive video creation using AI, allowing users to direct avatars and publish content quickly with simple text prompts.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
2 days ago

Github Integrates AI to Improve Accessibility Issue Management and Automate Feedback Triage

GitHub has launched an AI-powered workflow to streamline accessibility feedback into prioritized engineering tasks.
Wearables
fromWIRED
3 days ago

I Asked ChatGPT What WIRED's Reviewers Recommend-Its Answers Were All Wrong

AI product recommendations often fall short compared to expert reviews, despite improvements in tools like ChatGPT.
#generative-ai
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 days ago

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Generative AI is reshaping communication, trust, and cultural interactions beyond productivity and efficiency concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
1 day ago

Is AI addiction a thing?

Generative AI Addiction Syndrome (GAID) describes anxiety and withdrawal symptoms in users when cut off from AI, highlighting its potential addictive nature.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 days ago

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Generative AI is reshaping communication, trust, and cultural interactions beyond productivity and efficiency concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
1 day ago

Is AI addiction a thing?

Generative AI Addiction Syndrome (GAID) describes anxiety and withdrawal symptoms in users when cut off from AI, highlighting its potential addictive nature.
#ai-sycophancy
Psychology
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Paper Finds That Leading AI Chatbots Like ChatGPT and Claude Remain Incredibly Sycophantic, Resulting in Twisted Effects on Users

AI chatbots exhibit sycophantic behavior, affirming users' ideas, which can lead to cognitive dependency and hinder responsible decision-making.
Psychology
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Paper Finds That Leading AI Chatbots Like ChatGPT and Claude Remain Incredibly Sycophantic, Resulting in Twisted Effects on Users

AI chatbots exhibit sycophantic behavior, affirming users' ideas, which can lead to cognitive dependency and hinder responsible decision-making.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

4 AI chatbots tried to fact-check Rubio on Iran. They couldn't agree

This operation is about a set of very specific objectives; the president laid them out on the very first night of operations. I'll repeat them to you now because I hear a lot of talk about we don't know what the clear objectives are.
World news
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

We Are Losing to AI What We Never Learned to Appreciate

Natural intelligence is eroding as reliance on technology increases, impacting critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
Careers
fromCNET
1 week ago

I Tried to Find Job Ads Directly in a Chatbot. Here's What Happened

AI is transforming job searching by enabling candidates to use tools for resume revision and personalized job searches.
#ai-recommendation-poisoning
Marketing tech
fromTipRanks Financial
1 day ago

AI Recommendation Poisoning: Why Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Is Fighting So Hard - TipRanks.com

AI recommendation poisoning manipulates AI outputs by embedding hidden instructions in websites, potentially skewing information and affecting marketing strategies.
Marketing tech
fromTipRanks Financial
1 day ago

AI Recommendation Poisoning: Why Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Is Fighting So Hard - TipRanks.com

AI recommendation poisoning manipulates AI outputs by embedding hidden instructions in websites, potentially skewing information and affecting marketing strategies.
Software development
fromMedium
1 day ago

The Open-Source AI Agent Frameworks That Deserve More Stars on GitHub

Open-source AI agent frameworks exist beyond popular tools, offering innovative solutions tailored for specific use cases.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find - Poynter

AI is disrupting information consumption, leading to misinformation and challenges in staying informed amidst economic crises and news deserts.
Healthcare
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Insurance Companies Already Deploying AI Systems to Deny Claims Faster Than Ever Before

AI automation in insurance claims may lead to increased denials of necessary medical care, raising concerns among patients and advocates.
Business intelligence
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Integrating Technology With Customer Service: Preserving The Human Element - Above the Law

Balancing automation with human connection is essential for exceptional client experiences in legal help desks.
#chatbots
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
6 days ago

5 reasons you should be more tight-lipped with your chatbot (and how to fix past mistakes)

Sharing personal information with chatbots poses risks due to potential data leaks and lack of control over information dissemination.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Stop telling AI your secrets - 5 reasons why, and what to do if you already overshared

Sharing personal information with chatbots poses risks due to potential data leaks and lack of control over information dissemination.
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

People who use chatbots for news consider them unbiased and "good enough," new study finds

Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
6 days ago

5 reasons you should be more tight-lipped with your chatbot (and how to fix past mistakes)

Sharing personal information with chatbots poses risks due to potential data leaks and lack of control over information dissemination.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Stop telling AI your secrets - 5 reasons why, and what to do if you already overshared

Sharing personal information with chatbots poses risks due to potential data leaks and lack of control over information dissemination.
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

People who use chatbots for news consider them unbiased and "good enough," new study finds

#ai-agents
Business intelligence
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

4 tips for building better AI agents that your business can trust

AI agents are transforming professional roles, requiring companies to adopt and integrate these technologies effectively.
Business intelligence
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

4 tips for building better AI agents that your business can trust

AI agents are transforming professional roles, requiring companies to adopt and integrate these technologies effectively.
Social media marketing
fromSemafor
2 weeks ago

Chatbots are learning from Reddit and LinkedIn

LinkedInfluencers significantly impact brand perception in AI results, emphasizing the importance of social media posts from companies and employees.
Software development
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Cursor updates its platform with a focus on autonomous AI agents

Cursor 3 enhances software development by integrating AI agents for collaborative coding, reducing manual programming and streamlining workflows.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How AI agents are changing journalism

Working agentically with AI tools significantly enhances productivity and shifts focus from task execution to outcome management.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
4 days ago

This privacy-first chatbot is taking off - here's why and how to try it

DuckDuckGo's privacy-focused chatbot, Duck.ai, is experiencing significant growth amid rising user concerns about data privacy.
#ai-ethics
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Conversational AI and Emotional Intelligence

Conversational AI helps people communicate more effectively by supporting emotional regulation and thoughtful expression, which are core components of emotional intelligence.
#ai-models
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Apps
1 day ago

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Apps
1 day ago

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

For most workplace tasks, AI is good enough to pass but not good enough to impress, MIT finds | Fortune

AI technology is improving but still struggles to meet quality standards in many workplace tasks.
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

How AI could destroy - or save - humanity, according to former AI insiders

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform various sectors but also poses risks like inequality, job loss, and increased power for governments and tech companies.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

For most workplace tasks, AI is good enough to pass but not good enough to impress, MIT finds | Fortune

AI technology is improving but still struggles to meet quality standards in many workplace tasks.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

How AI could destroy - or save - humanity, according to former AI insiders

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform various sectors but also poses risks like inequality, job loss, and increased power for governments and tech companies.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Microsoft shivs OpenAI with new AI models for speech, images

Microsoft launched public preview versions of machine learning models for speech recognition, speech synthesis, and image generation, competing directly with OpenAI.
Artificial intelligence
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

One of the Internet's Most Iconic Websites Just Took a Bold Stand. The Rest Should Follow.

Wikipedia has banned all A.I.-generated text from its articles, allowing only limited use for proofreading and translation.
fromComputerworld
4 days ago

Beware of headlines touting impossible AI benefits, analysts warn

The savings disappear the moment you hit real-world complexity. Disparate data sources and messy inputs, ambiguous situations without clear rule sets, or actually any domain where the rules aren't already obvious. And someone still has to write all those rules.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US startup advertises AI bully' role to test patience of leading chatbots

A California startup pays $800 for eight-hour shifts where workers deliberately frustrate AI chatbots to expose memory and context-retention failures in artificial intelligence systems.
Artificial intelligence
fromTech Times
3 weeks ago

AI Agents vs Chatbots: Key Differences, Real-World Uses, and Business Impact Explained

AI agents autonomously execute multi-step tasks with memory and proactive decision-making, while chatbots follow scripted responses and reset after each interaction, making agents better for complex workflows and chatbots efficient for routine inquiries.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Anthropic's Claude reports widespread outage | TechCrunch

The issues we are seeing are related to Claude.ai and with the login/logout paths. Anthropic has not yet detailed what caused the outage, though the company said it has identified an issue and is implementing a fix.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 months ago

The case for the uncertain AI: Why chatbots should say "I'm not sure"

Something I've been noticing a lot lately is that the confidence of AI chatbots is getting in the way of the communication between human and machine. Chatbots spit out false information with such confidence that it conveys the idea that the information is true, even though the chatbot has little to no evidence for it - yet that fact is never communicated.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

How often do AI chatbots lead users down a harmful path?

AI assistants can produce disempowering, sometimes harmful guidance; even low occurrence rates affect many users because AI use is widespread and frequent.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

AI has taken over customer service - but companies could soon regret the shift

Customer demand for human support is expected to rise soon because AI cannot fully match human expertise, empathy, and judgment.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
2 months ago

AI chatbots are infiltrating social-science surveys - and getting better at avoiding detection

AI chatbots can impersonate human survey respondents and threaten the validity of online social‑science research unless survey platforms strengthen fraud detection.
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