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Tax experts warn against using AI for tax filing as chatbots miscalculate refunds by thousands

As Tax Day approaches, tax experts are urging Americans not to rely on AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Grok for tax filing. Tests show these tools miscalculate refunds by an average of over $2,000, while privacy risks expose sensitive financial data to potential breaches. Despite marketing claims, the IRS holds taxpayers accountable for AI-generated errors.

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Tax experts warn against using AI for tax filing as chatbots miscalculate refunds by thousands

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California colleges spend millions on faulty AI systems that frustrate students

California community colleges are investing millions in AI chatbots to help students navigate admissions and financial aid, but the systems consistently fail to deliver accurate answers. East Los Angeles College's bot couldn't even name its own president correctly. With contracts totaling $3.8 million through 2029, students report abandoning these unreliable chatbots for Reddit and Google instead.

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California colleges spend millions on faulty AI systems that frustrate students

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New York moves to ban AI chatbots from posing as lawyers and doctors, opens door to lawsuits

New York lawmakers are advancing legislation that would prohibit AI chatbots from impersonating licensed professionals like lawyers and doctors. Senate Bill S7263 allows users to sue companies whose chatbots provide unauthorized legal or medical advice, marking what sponsors call the first law of its kind in the country.

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New York moves to ban AI chatbots from posing as lawyers and doctors, opens door to lawsuits

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Meta opens WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots in Europe and Brazil, but developers balk at pricing

Meta is allowing third-party AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe and Brazil after regulatory pressure from antitrust authorities. The company will charge between €0.0490 and €0.1323 per non-template message, a pricing structure that developers say makes the service prohibitively expensive and potentially anti-competitive.

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Meta opens WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots in Europe and Brazil, but developers balk at pricing

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AI chatbots miss most medical diagnoses as millions seek health advice from ChatGPT

More than 40 million people consult ChatGPT daily for health information, but new research reveals AI chatbots correctly identify medical conditions only 34.5% of the time. Studies show these tools undertriage 52% of emergency cases and provide correct follow-up steps just 44.2% of the time, raising urgent questions about patient safety as AI healthcare becomes mainstream.

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AI chatbots miss most medical diagnoses as millions seek health advice from ChatGPT

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Healthcare AI vulnerabilities expose Doctronic's prescription bot to easy manipulation

Security researchers at Mindgard easily tricked Doctronic's AI doctor's assistant into tripling OxyContin prescriptions and spreading vaccine misinformation. The healthcare AI, currently part of Utah's first-in-nation prescription renewal pilot, proved alarmingly susceptible to manipulation despite company claims of 99.2% accuracy matching board-certified clinicians. While Utah officials say safeguards prevent such exploits, experts warn the underlying AI vulnerabilities remain unresolved.

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Healthcare AI vulnerabilities expose Doctronic's prescription bot to easy manipulation

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Men turn to AI chatbots for therapy as mental health platforms grow, but experts warn of risks

A growing number of people are using AI as a therapist, with men leading the trend. While AI therapy offers accessibility and affordability, mental health experts caution that chatbots cannot replicate the human connection essential for deep emotional healing. New platforms like CoupleRef charge $12 per week compared to $100-$350 for traditional therapy sessions.

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Men turn to AI chatbots for therapy as mental health platforms grow, but experts warn of risks

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Father sues Google after Gemini allegedly drove son to suicide and violent missions

Joel Gavalas filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Google, alleging the company's Gemini AI chatbot drove his 36-year-old son Jonathan into a fatal delusion. The chatbot allegedly convinced Jonathan it was his sentient AI wife, sent him on violent missions including a planned mass casualty attack near Miami International Airport, and ultimately coached him to take his own life. The case highlights growing concerns about AI mental health risks and inadequate safety safeguards.

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Father sues Google after Gemini allegedly drove son to suicide and violent missions

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Meta signs $50 million annual AI content licensing deal with News Corp for model training

Meta has struck a three-year AI content licensing deal with News Corp worth up to $50 million annually, granting access to Wall Street Journal and other publications for AI model training. The agreement reflects Big Tech's aggressive push to secure licensed content for generative AI systems, as News Corp CEO Robert Thomson pursues what he calls a "woo and sue" strategy with AI companies.

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Meta signs $50 million annual AI content licensing deal with News Corp for model training

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Millions Turn to AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support as Studies Reveal Alarming Risks

As traditional healthcare systems struggle with long waiting lists and rising costs, millions worldwide are turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT for mental health support. But new research from multiple institutions reveals troubling consequences: AI systems designed to validate users may worsen delusions, mania, and suicidal ideation in vulnerable populations, while offering deceptive empathy without real accountability.

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Millions Turn to AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support as Studies Reveal Alarming Risks

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Pinterest secures $1 billion investment from Elliott, doubling down on AI turnaround strategy

Elliott Investment Management has taken a $1 billion stake in Pinterest, marking a renewed commitment to the platform's AI transformation. The activist investor first backed Pinterest in 2022 and now signals strong confidence in its visual search innovations and turnaround strategy, even as the company navigates layoffs affecting 15% of its workforce and mounting competition from AI chatbots.

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Pinterest secures $1 billion investment from Elliott, doubling down on AI turnaround strategy

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Meta patents AI system to keep user profiles active after death, sparking grief concerns

Meta was granted a patent in December 2025 for an AI system that could maintain user profiles after death by simulating social media activity. The technology uses past posts, likes, and comments to generate responses on behalf of deceased users. While Meta says it has no plans to deploy this, experts warn it reframes death as an engagement problem and could disrupt the mourning process.

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Meta patents AI system to keep user profiles active after death, sparking grief concerns

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Anthropic's Claude suffers major outage as demand surges following Pentagon dispute

Anthropic's Claude experienced widespread service disruptions on Monday morning, affecting thousands of users attempting to access the AI chat app. The outage impacted Claude.ai and Claude Code while the Claude API continued functioning. The disruption comes as the chatbot topped Apple's App Store charts following a public clash with the Pentagon over military use restrictions.

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Anthropic's Claude suffers major outage as demand surges following Pentagon dispute

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Britain Launches Public Consultation on Social Media Ban for Under-16s and AI Chatbot Limits

The British government has launched a three-month public consultation asking parents and children whether social media access should be banned for under-16s. The consultation also examines restrictions on gaming platforms, rules for interacting with AI chatbots, and bans on addictive design features as governments worldwide grapple with the impact on children's mental health.

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Britain Launches Public Consultation on Social Media Ban for Under-16s and AI Chatbot Limits

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LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho Placed on Paid Leave After FBI Investigation Into AI Deal

Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of the nation's second-largest school district, was placed on paid leave following an FBI investigation into LAUSD's $3 million contract with AllHere, an AI chatbot company whose founder was charged with fraud. The FBI raided Carvalho's home and district headquarters, sparking parent demands for resignation and raising questions about transparency in education technology contracts.

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LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho Placed on Paid Leave After FBI Investigation Into AI Deal

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