During recent U.S. Senate testimony, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed concerns about children forming emotional bonds with AI chatbots. He emphasized the need for stronger protections to ensure AI serves as a tool, not a surrogate companion, for young users.
Italy's data protection authority fined U.S.-based Luka Inc. €5 million ($5.4 million) for GDPR violations by its AI chatbot, Replika, due to unlawful data processing and lack of age verification. A separate investigation into its AI training methods is underway.
Italy's data protection authority fined U.S.-based Luka Inc. €5 million ($5.4 million) for GDPR violations by its AI chatbot, Replika, due to unlawful data processing and lack of age verification. A separate investigation into its AI training methods is underway.
During recent U.S. Senate testimony, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed concerns about children forming emotional bonds with AI chatbots. He emphasized the need for stronger protections to ensure AI serves as a tool, not a surrogate companion, for young users.
AI is transforming small businesses: Microsoft predicts every worker will soon manage AI agents, while new research shows huge productivity gains. However, risks around bias, data, and regulation mean SMBs must act smart to stay ahead.
AI shakes up global business: Silicon Valley gets its first AI CEO, new regulations emerge, jobs transform, and economic forecasts shift. Here’s today’s essential AI/AGI news.
