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ChatGPT driving rise in organised ritual abuse reports as survivors turn to AI for trauma support

UK safeguarding bodies report a sustained increase in organised ritual abuse disclosures over the last 18 months, with survivors increasingly citing ChatGPT as the reason they reached out for help. Police forces are now rolling out specialist training as experts reveal convictions represent just the tip of the iceberg of this under-reported crime.

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ChatGPT driving rise in organised ritual abuse reports as survivors turn to AI for trauma support

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Roblox deploys AI chat rephrasing to replace profanity with respectful language in real time

Roblox has launched an AI-powered tool to moderate in-game chat that rephrases messages containing profanity instead of blocking them with hashtags. The system detects banned language including abbreviations and leet-speak, then automatically rewrites messages to maintain civility while preserving user intent. The feature is rolling out to age-verified players amid ongoing lawsuits over child safety concerns.

Technology5 sources

Roblox deploys AI chat rephrasing to replace profanity with respectful language in real time

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Better.com and OpenAI slash mortgage approvals from 21 days to 47 seconds with ChatGPT integration

Better.com has partnered with OpenAI to integrate its Tinman AI Platform directly into ChatGPT, enabling loan officers to underwrite mortgages in as little as 47 seconds. The AI mortgage engine targets industry giants Rocket Mortgage and UWM by cutting costs from $9,200 to $3,000 per loan, potentially saving consumers billions in fees across the $1 trillion annual U.S. mortgage market.

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Better.com and OpenAI slash mortgage approvals from 21 days to 47 seconds with ChatGPT integration

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AWS launches Amazon Connect Health AI agent platform to automate healthcare administrative tasks

AWS unveiled Amazon Connect Health, an AI agent platform designed to help healthcare organizations automate repetitive administrative work like appointment scheduling, documentation, and patient verification. The HIPAA-eligible platform costs $99 per month per user and integrates with electronic health record systems, marking AWS's first major AI agent product for the $5 trillion U.S. healthcare industry.

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AWS launches Amazon Connect Health AI agent platform to automate healthcare administrative tasks

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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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Anthropic rolls out Voice Mode for Claude Code, enabling hands-free AI coding with spoken commands

Anthropic is bringing Voice Mode to Claude Code, its AI coding assistant for developers. The feature enables hands-free coding workflows through spoken commands, currently available to 5% of users with broader rollout planned. Claude Code reported run-rate revenue surpassing $2.5 billion in February 2026, more than doubling since early 2026.

Technology4 sources

Anthropic rolls out Voice Mode for Claude Code, enabling hands-free AI coding with spoken commands

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OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.3 Instant with fewer refusals and less preachy tone across ChatGPT

OpenAI released GPT-5.3 Instant, addressing user complaints about overly cautious responses and unnecessary refusals. The update reduces hallucinations by 26.8% with web search and delivers more direct answers without moralizing preambles. While the model shows improvements in conversational flow, CEO Sam Altman acknowledges ongoing challenges with model personality across the GPT-5 family.

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OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.3 Instant with fewer refusals and less preachy tone across ChatGPT

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Amazon Canvas brings interactive dashboards and scenario planning to third-party sellers

Amazon rolled out Canvas, a visual AI-powered tool for sellers that transforms data queries into interactive dashboards with real-time scenario planning. The feature extends the existing Seller Assistant with dynamic charts and projections, arriving as e-commerce platforms race to embed AI capabilities. Independent sellers drive over 60% of Amazon's store sales, representing $172 billion in annual revenue.

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Amazon Canvas brings interactive dashboards and scenario planning to third-party sellers

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Meta AI enters shopping wars with new assistant to challenge ChatGPT and Gemini

Meta has begun testing an AI shopping assistant for select US users, entering a market projected to reach $28.54 billion by 2033. The new tool delivers personalized product recommendations through Meta AI's chatbot interface, competing directly with OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. Users cannot complete purchases within the interface but receive tailored suggestions based on their location and user data.

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Meta AI enters shopping wars with new assistant to challenge ChatGPT and Gemini

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Deutsche Telekom integrates AI assistant directly into phone calls at Mobile World Congress

Deutsche Telekom unveiled the Magenta AI Call Assistant at Mobile World Congress 2026, making it the first network operator to integrate an AI voice assistant directly into its mobile network. Activated by saying "Hey Magenta," the service offers live language translation and post-call summaries without requiring specific apps or smartphones, though privacy concerns remain.

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Deutsche Telekom integrates AI assistant directly into phone calls at Mobile World Congress

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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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ServiceNow Autonomous Workforce launches with AI specialists handling 90%+ of IT requests autonomously

ServiceNow has launched its Autonomous Workforce platform featuring AI specialists that execute end-to-end enterprise work, not just assist with tasks. The company's own deployment shows the Level 1 Service Desk AI Specialist resolving cases 99% faster than human agents. Alongside this, ServiceNow EmployeeWorks integrates Moveworks' conversational AI to turn natural language requests into governed execution for nearly 200 million employees.

Technology4 sources

ServiceNow Autonomous Workforce launches with AI specialists handling 90%+ of IT requests autonomously

Technology4 sources

Gemini now searches Google Chat history to surface buried information across Workspace

Google has integrated Chat history into Gemini, allowing the AI to search through work conversations and summarize missed messages. The feature is off by default but available across Business, Enterprise, Education, and Nonprofit Workspace accounts. Admins get new controls over conversation history and data retention policies.

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Gemini now searches Google Chat history to surface buried information across Workspace

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