It’s not just you. Research says people don’t like overtly friendly AI chatbots

New research suggests users prefer AI chatbots that match their personality instead of assistants that sound excessively cheerful or emotionally exaggerated.

AI chatbots continue feeding into our worst delusions, finds worrying report on ChatGPT and Grok

A new report details disturbing cases involving ChatGPT and Grok, adding to the growing concerns that AI chatbots can validate delusions instead of pulling users back.

ChatGPT lawsuit claims it advised a shooter on how and where to strike

Florida’s attorney general claims ChatGPT advised the FSU shooter on what gun to use, which ammo to buy, and when to strike. OpenAI says the chatbot did nothing wrong.

China moves to regulate AI “digital humans” as industry booms

China plans stricter rules for AI “digital humans,” balancing emotional use cases like grief support with concerns around consent, deception, and misuse.

AI boom fuels surge in new app launches across App Store and Google Play

App launches are surging globally as AI tools make it easier than ever for creators to build and publish mobile apps.

ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI bots give bad medical tips half the time

A BMJ Open study found that five leading AI chatbots often returned flawed health advice, with open-ended questions triggering the worst answers and citation quality falling apart under scrutiny.

Research says AI chatbots judge you, and it doesn’t always end well

Is your AI assistant quietly sabotaging you? New research shows that chatbots are judging users based on rigid, mechanical logic, and the biases they find are stronger than our own.

Stanford study stresses you should avoid using AI chatbots as a personal guide

Stanford researchers found AI chatbots often reinforce users’ views in personal conflicts, making people more certain they’re right while reducing empathy, raising concerns about relying on AI as a guide for real-world decisions.

Next-gen AI breakthrough promises chatbots that can read the room better

This new AI approach teaches chatbots to focus on emotionally important words and link them to the right subject, helping them better understand nuanced messages and respond more appropriately.