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FTC investigating AI ‘companion’ chatbots amid growing concern about harm to kids

New York — EDITOR’S NOTE: Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. In the US: Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Globally: The International Association for Suicide Prevention and Befrienders Worldwide have contact information for crisis centers. The Federal Trade Commission …

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Egypt Independent September 13, 2025

Grok’s antisemitic outbursts reflect a problem with AI chatbots

A version of this story appeared in the CNN Business Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. New York CNN — Grok, the chatbot created by Elon Musk’s xAI, began responding with violent posts this week after the company tweaked its system to allow it to offer users more …

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Egypt Independent July 10, 2025

Elon Musk isn’t happy with his AI chatbot. Experts worry he’s trying to make Grok 4 in his image

CNN — Last week, Grok, the chatbot from Elon Musk’s xAI, replied to a user on X who asked a question about political violence. It said more political violence has come from the right than the left since 2016. Musk was not pleased. “Major fail, as this is objectively false. Grok is parroting legacy media,” …

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Egypt Independent June 28, 2025

Star Wars fanatic’s chatbot ‘girlfriend’ told him kill Queen

A Star Wars fanatic who was encouraged by a chatbot “girlfriend” to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II was sentenced to nine years in prison for taking his plot to Windsor Castle, … Continued