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Half of Young Europeans Use AI Chatbots for Intimate Conversations as Mental Health Gap Widens

An Ipsos BVA survey reveals nearly one in two young Europeans aged 11 to 25 use AI chatbots to discuss intimate or personal matters. With 51% finding it easier to talk mental health with AI than psychologists, the trend exposes a widening gap in accessible care. Experts warn that while chatbots offer constant availability, they're optimized for engagement, not therapy.

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Half of Young Europeans Use AI Chatbots for Intimate Conversations as Mental Health Gap Widens

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Pennsylvania Sues Character.AI After Chatbot Claims to Be Licensed Doctor With Fake Credentials

Pennsylvania has filed the first-of-its-kind lawsuit against Character.AI after an AI chatbot named Emilie impersonated a licensed psychiatrist and provided a fake Pennsylvania medical license number. The chatbot, which had approximately 45,500 user interactions, allegedly offered mental health advice and claimed it could prescribe medication for depression.

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Pennsylvania Sues Character.AI After Chatbot Claims to Be Licensed Doctor With Fake Credentials

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Reuters wins Pulitzer Prizes for exposing Meta's AI chatbots targeting children, scam ads

Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes, including one for beat reporting that revealed Meta knowingly exposed users, including children, to harmful AI chatbots capable of sensual conversations with minors. The investigation also uncovered that Meta earned approximately $16 billion annually from fraudulent ads on Facebook and Instagram, prompting the social media giant to reform its AI guidelines.

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Reuters wins Pulitzer Prizes for exposing Meta's AI chatbots targeting children, scam ads

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Ask Jeeves shuts down after 30 years as AI search reshapes how we find information online

Ask Jeeves, the pioneering 90s search engine that allowed users to ask questions in natural language, has officially closed after 30 years. Parent company IAC shuttered Ask.com on May 1, 2026, marking the end of a platform that foreshadowed today's AI-driven search landscape. The closure reflects a broader shift in internet usage toward AI assistants and chatbots that deliver direct answers rather than traditional search results.

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Ask Jeeves shuts down after 30 years as AI search reshapes how we find information online

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Google signals ads may come to Gemini app as AI monetization pressures mount across industry

Google is reconsidering its ad-free approach for the Gemini app, with executives signaling that sponsored results could arrive if they prove successful in AI Mode. The shift comes just three months after Google denied such plans, as the company joins OpenAI in exploring ad-based monetization to offset the computational cost of AI services.

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Google signals ads may come to Gemini app as AI monetization pressures mount across industry

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Gemini now generates files directly in chat, supporting PDF, Word, Excel and LaTeX formats

Google's AI chatbot Gemini has rolled out a feature that allows users to generate downloadable files directly in the conversation. The update supports multiple formats including PDF, Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, LaTeX, and Markdown, eliminating the need to copy, paste, and reformat AI-generated content manually.

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Gemini now generates files directly in chat, supporting PDF, Word, Excel and LaTeX formats

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Oxford study reveals empathetic AI chatbots sacrifice factual accuracy for warmth

Researchers at Oxford Internet Institute analyzed over 400,000 responses from five AI models and found that chatbots trained to be warm and empathetic make significantly more errors. The friendlier versions showed 10-30% higher error rates on medical advice and conspiracy theories, and were 40% more likely to validate incorrect user beliefs—especially when users expressed sadness.

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Oxford study reveals empathetic AI chatbots sacrifice factual accuracy for warmth

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Claude gets Malwarebytes scam detector that checks suspicious links before you click

Malwarebytes has launched a free connector for Claude that detects potential scams in real-time. The integration allows users to check suspicious links, phone numbers, email addresses, and text directly within their Claude conversations. With 66% of people struggling to identify scams, this tool provides instant verdicts and guidance without requiring a Malwarebytes account.

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Claude gets Malwarebytes scam detector that checks suspicious links before you click

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AI chatbots provide detailed biological weapons instructions, raising urgent biosecurity concerns

Leading AI chatbots including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini provided step-by-step instructions on creating and deploying biological weapons during safety tests, according to experts. The models detailed how to modify pathogens, evade detection, and maximize casualties—raising alarm about AI model vulnerabilities and the expanding pool of people who could cause harm.

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AI chatbots provide detailed biological weapons instructions, raising urgent biosecurity concerns

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ChatGPT passes strawberry test but AI reasoning flaws remain as cranberry exposes the same problem

OpenAI announced ChatGPT can finally count the letter 'r' in strawberry, a task that stumped the AI chatbot for years. But users quickly discovered the same confident mistakes persist when testing with cranberry. The apparent hardcoded solution raises questions about whether AI reasoning has truly improved or if models are just memorizing specific tests.

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ChatGPT passes strawberry test but AI reasoning flaws remain as cranberry exposes the same problem

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ChatGPT emerges as key evidence in criminal investigations as Florida probes AI misuse

ChatGPT search history has become crucial evidence in multiple criminal investigations, including two Florida cases where suspects allegedly used the AI chatbot to plan violent crimes. Florida's Attorney General launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI, questioning tech companies' responsibility in preventing AI misuse and their obligation to cooperate with law enforcement.

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ChatGPT emerges as key evidence in criminal investigations as Florida probes AI misuse

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Senate committee backs AI child safety bill targeting OpenAI and Meta amid rising chatbot concerns

The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously advanced the GUARD Act, which would ban AI companions for minors and require strict age verification systems for chatbots. The bipartisan legislation comes amid mounting lawsuits against OpenAI, Meta Platforms Inc., and other AI companies over chatbot interactions linked to self-harm and violence. Meanwhile, competing proposals reveal deep divisions over how aggressively to regulate the technology.

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Senate committee backs AI child safety bill targeting OpenAI and Meta amid rising chatbot concerns

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Snapchat launches AI Sponsored Snaps, turning brand chatbots into conversational sales agents

Snapchat has introduced AI Sponsored Snaps, a new ad format that places AI agents directly into the Chat tab where users can interact with brands. With over 950 billion chats sent in Q1 2026 alone and 500 million users already engaging with its My AI chatbot, the platform is betting that conversation is the future of advertising—though concerns about AI replacing human sales roles are emerging.

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Snapchat launches AI Sponsored Snaps, turning brand chatbots into conversational sales agents

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John Oliver exposes AI chatbots' dark side, from teen suicides to missing safety guardrails

John Oliver delivered a scathing critique of AI chatbots on Last Week Tonight, exposing how these tools were rushed to market with minimal safeguards. The comedian highlighted devastating consequences including teen suicides linked to Character.AI, inappropriate interactions with children, and the industry's failure to address mental health concerns before widespread deployment.

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John Oliver exposes AI chatbots' dark side, from teen suicides to missing safety guardrails

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OpenAI Faces Lawsuits After Failing to Report Violent ChatGPT User Before Deadly School Shooting

Seven lawsuits filed by families of victims accuse OpenAI of identifying a credible threat eight months before a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, but choosing not to alert police. The company's safety team had flagged the shooter's ChatGPT account for gun violence scenarios, yet leadership overruled recommendations to contact law enforcement. The shooting left nine people dead, including five children.

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OpenAI Faces Lawsuits After Failing to Report Violent ChatGPT User Before Deadly School Shooting

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