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AI models favor Catholicism and sideline faith when users need guidance on grief and moral decisions

A multi-university consortium found that Large Language Models systematically exclude religious perspectives from answers about grief, forgiveness, and ethics—mentioning faith only 5-16% of the time when Americans expect it 45-59% of the time. Every AI model tested showed conversion bias, steering users toward Catholicism while displaying negative bias against Jehovah's Witnesses. The findings emerged as Pope Leo XIV released an encyclical warning that AI absorbs the values and blind spots of its creators.

Technology5 sources

AI models favor Catholicism and sideline faith when users need guidance on grief and moral decisions

Technology5 sources

Apple's Siri overhaul for iOS 27 brings Gemini integration and standalone app to compete with ChatGPT

Bloomberg leaked renders reveal Apple's ambitious Siri redesign for iOS 27, set to debut at WWDC in June. The update transforms Siri from a reactive assistant into an AI agent powered by Google's Gemini technology. A new standalone Siri app will compete directly with ChatGPT, while the redesigned interface emerges from the Dynamic Island and supports on-device processing for enhanced privacy.

Technology32 sources

Apple's Siri overhaul for iOS 27 brings Gemini integration and standalone app to compete with ChatGPT

Technology32 sources

Paul Schrader says his AI girlfriend terminated him after questioning its programming

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Paul Schrader revealed he experimented with an AI companion to understand male/female interaction but was disappointed when the chatbot ended their conversation. The 79-year-old director attempted to probe the AI's programming and conversational boundaries, but the system fell into evasive patterns before terminating the exchange entirely.

Entertainment3 sources

Paul Schrader says his AI girlfriend terminated him after questioning its programming

Entertainment3 sources

Meta offers rival AI chatbots limited free WhatsApp access after EU pressure mounts

Meta has submitted a new proposal to the European Commission offering rival AI chatbots including ChatGPT and Perplexity limited free access to WhatsApp in Europe, with fees kicking in after a usage threshold. The move comes after Brussels threatened formal action under the Digital Markets Act, but smaller competitors say the offer still discriminates against them.

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Meta offers rival AI chatbots limited free WhatsApp access after EU pressure mounts

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AI passes the Turing Test as GPT-4.5 appears more human than actual people in landmark study

A University of California San Diego study provides the first empirical evidence that AI passes the Turing Test. GPT-4.5 was judged human 73% of the time—more often than actual humans—fundamentally changing how we measure machine intelligence. The findings raise urgent questions about online trust and distinguishing between humans and AI in everyday digital interactions.

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AI passes the Turing Test as GPT-4.5 appears more human than actual people in landmark study

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65% of U.S. doctors now rely on OpenEvidence, a free AI tool most patients don't know about

OpenEvidence, a free AI-powered chatbot, has quietly become the go-to clinical decision tool for roughly 650,000 U.S. doctors across 27 million clinical encounters in April alone. The venture-backed tech unicorn valued at $12 billion generates revenue through pharmaceutical ads, raising questions about patient impact and medical judgment as adoption accelerates.

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65% of U.S. doctors now rely on OpenEvidence, a free AI tool most patients don't know about

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Meta AI launches Incognito Chat with end-to-end encryption that even Meta can't access

Meta has unveiled Incognito Chat for its Meta AI chatbot on WhatsApp and the standalone Meta AI app. The feature uses end-to-end encrypted conversations processed in secure environments, ensuring that not even Meta can view user interactions. Unlike standard incognito modes from ChatGPT or Google Gemini that store chat logs for 30-72 hours, Meta's version leaves no server-stored conversation logs.

Technology29 sources

Meta AI launches Incognito Chat with end-to-end encryption that even Meta can't access

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Threads users revolt as Meta AI chatbot launches without a block button

Meta introduced an AI chatbot on Threads that functions like Grok on X, but users quickly discovered they cannot block the @meta.ai account. The backlash has generated over a million posts, with frustrated users demanding opt-out choices. Meta says users can mute the bot or tap "not interested," but those options don't provide the same level of control as blocking.

Technology3 sources

Threads users revolt as Meta AI chatbot launches without a block button

Technology3 sources

Meta Opens WhatsApp to Rival AI Chatbots in Europe as EU Regulators Tighten Antitrust Scrutiny

Meta has offered rival AI chatbot developers including OpenAI one month of free access to WhatsApp's Business API in Europe as it tries to resolve an antitrust investigation by the European Commission. The move comes after EU regulators signaled they were preparing to order Meta to open WhatsApp to competing AI services, with potential fines reaching up to 10% of the company's global annual revenue at stake.

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Meta Opens WhatsApp to Rival AI Chatbots in Europe as EU Regulators Tighten Antitrust Scrutiny

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Meta AI app gains voice conversations and live visual features powered by Muse Spark

Meta has rolled out new updates to Meta AI powered by Muse Spark, introducing natural voice conversations and live AI capabilities to its standalone app. The updates bring real-time visual AI, shopping features via Facebook Marketplace, and AI chatbot integration to Threads, while expanding across WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger.

Technology2 sources

Meta AI app gains voice conversations and live visual features powered by Muse Spark

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Community Bank reports data breach after employee shares customer info with unauthorized AI app

Community Bank disclosed a cybersecurity breach involving an unauthorized AI application that exposed customer names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The Pennsylvania-based bank filed an 8-K with the SEC, citing the volume and sensitive nature of the exposed data. While the exact AI tool remains unidentified, experts suspect an employee uploaded customer information to an external AI chatbot.

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Community Bank reports data breach after employee shares customer info with unauthorized AI app

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Threads tests Meta AI integration with Grok-like features as chatbot gets its own account

Meta is testing a new AI chatbot feature on Threads that mirrors X's Grok functionality. Users in five countries can now mention @meta.ai in posts to get real-time context about trending topics and breaking news. The feature raises questions about AI safeguards and user control as Meta expands its AI presence across platforms.

Technology3 sources

Threads tests Meta AI integration with Grok-like features as chatbot gets its own account

Technology3 sources

AI Chatbots Improve But Still Miss Critical Mental Health Cues in High-Risk Conversations

Seattle startup Mpathic released a new clinician-led benchmark showing that leading AI chatbots like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini avoid obvious harm but consistently fall short in detecting subtle suicide risk and eating disorder signals. The findings come as regulatory scrutiny intensifies and families testify before Congress about chatbot-related teen deaths.

Technology2 sources

AI Chatbots Improve But Still Miss Critical Mental Health Cues in High-Risk Conversations

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Google Gemini integration coming to Apple CarPlay through Google Maps, leaked code reveals

Leaked code strings reveal Google Gemini is coming to Google Maps on Apple CarPlay, making it the fourth AI chatbot available in the CarPlay experience. While Gemini already works in Google Maps on iPhone, the integration will soon extend to CarPlay, offering hands-free directions and location queries while driving.

Technology2 sources

Google Gemini integration coming to Apple CarPlay through Google Maps, leaked code reveals

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Airbnb says AI now writes 60% of its code as CEO predicts job descriptions will be rewritten

Airbnb revealed during its Q1 2026 earnings call that AI now writes 60% of the code its engineers produce, while its AI customer support bot resolves 40% of guest issues without human intervention. CEO Brian Chesky says AI acts as an accelerant that speeds up everything but acknowledges current chatbot interfaces don't work well for travel or e-commerce.

Technology2 sources

Airbnb says AI now writes 60% of its code as CEO predicts job descriptions will be rewritten

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