· 24 days ago· Gizmodo
Your Doctor Is Most Likely Consulting This Free AI Chatbot, Report Says
65% of U.S. doctors reportedly use OpenEvidence, which is supported in part by pharmaceutical ads.
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· 24 days ago· The Guardian Technology
One in seven in UK prefer consulting AI chatbots to seeing doctor, study finds
Exclusive: Doctors say ‘highly concerning’ poll highlights risk to patients of turning to AI for medical advice One in seven people are using AI chatbots for health advice instead of seeing their GP, a UK study has found. The poll of more than 2,000 people found that – of the 15% turning to chatbots
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· 24 days ago· CoinTelegraph
AI chatbot Claude helps man recover 5 Bitcoin after finding old seed phrase
The crypto investor made Claude search through two Macs, two external hard drives, an Apple Notes export, iCloud Mail, Gmail inbox and X messages to help retrieve the Bitcoin.
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· 24 days ago· MIT Technology Review
AI chatbots are giving out people’s real phone numbers
People report that their personal contact info was surfaced by Google AI—and there’s apparently no easy way to prevent it. A Redditor recently wrote that he was “desperate for help”: for about a month, he said, his phone had been inundated by calls from “strangers” who were “looking for a lawyer, a
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· 25 days ago· The Guardian Technology
Beware what you tell your AI chatbot. It’s not a shrink – it’s a snitch | Arwa Mahdawi
In a case of ‘oh dear diary’, the OpenAI president Greg Brockman is having to read extracts from his musings about Elon Musk in court. It’s a terrifying reminder that what’s divulged to AI really isn’t private The hottest new read of 2026 may well be The Secret Diary of Greg Brockman, Aged 38¾. It’s
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· 25 days ago· MediaNama
Meta offers free WhatsApp access to rival AI chatbots amid EU probe
Meta has offered rival AI chatbot developers one month of free access to WhatsApp's Business API in Europe, as it seeks to resolve an antitrust investigation by the European Commission and avoid a potential fine. The post Meta offers free WhatsApp access to rival AI chatbots amid EU probe appeared f
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· 25 days ago· ET Tech
Meta offers rival AI chatbots free access to WhatsApp for a month
Meta Platforms is offering rival AI chatbots free access to its WhatsApp messaging service for one month. This move comes as Meta discusses commitments with EU antitrust regulators. The European Commission had indicated it was inclined to order Meta to provide such access. Previously, Meta had restr
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· 26 days ago· GeekWire
Leading AI chatbots avoid harm but fall short in high-risk conversations, startup’s new benchmark finds
Seattle-based mpathic released mPACT, a clinician-led benchmark that evaluates how leading AI models handle conversations involving suicide risk, eating disorders, and misinformation. Read More
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· 27 days ago· 9to5Mac
These AI chatbot app widgets work with CarPlay
Want to use your favorite AI chatbot app in the car? iOS 26.4 and later supports voice-based conversational apps, and we’ve already seen several popular iPhone apps update for CarPlay. While not every AI chatbot has a dedicated CarPlay app just yet, widget support can get you pretty close for some o
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· 30 days ago· 9to5Mac
CarPlay now works with three top AI chatbot apps
CarPlay continues to give drivers more choice than ever when it comes to which services to use on the road. For example, CarPlay now works with three top AI chatbot apps. This extends the iPhone experience into the car without requiring special integration between automakers and services. more…
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· about 1 month ago· Decrypt
Your AI Chatbot May Be Leaking Your Chats to Meta, TikTok and Google
A new study finds ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and Perplexity all share user data with third-party ad trackers—sometimes even when you say no to cookies.
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· about 1 month ago· MediaNama
Fake Allu Arjun AI chatbots still live despite Delhi HC order in personality rights case
AI platform CelebsGPT, which lets users create "celebrity-style characters", has fake Allu Arjun chatbots similar to AI avatars on Instagram despite the court granting him personality rights The post Fake Allu Arjun AI chatbots still live despite Delhi HC order in personality rights case appeared fi
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· about 1 month ago· The Guardian Technology
AI chatbot fraud: the ‘gift card’ subcription that may cost you dear
After subscribing to the Claude chatbot, mystery payments started to appear on one family’s credit card bill. They are not alone David Duggan* was so impressed with the ability of the Claude chatbot to answer medical questions and organise family life, that a $20-a-month (£15) subscription seemed li
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· about 1 month ago· Dev.to
Mastering SwiftData: Building Persistent "Memory" for Your Next AI Chatbot
Imagine an AI chatbot that forgets everything the moment you close the app. Every interaction starts from scratch, every preference is lost, and the "intelligence" feels fleeting. For modern AI applications, persistence isn't just a convenience—it’s a fundamental requirement. To build a truly robust
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· about 1 month ago· Dev.to
I tracked my referral sources for 30 days. AI chatbots are beating Google.
When I launched a small web tool a few months ago, I expected to see a trickle of traffic from Google Search after doing my SEO homework. What I saw instead, especially in the last 30 days, was a completely different traffic landscape taking shape. AI chatbots, primarily ChatGPT, are now my single l
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· about 1 month ago· Dev.to
Building Your First AI Chatbot with Guardrails
Building Your First AI Chatbot with Guardrails A step-by-step tutorial for developers who want AI assistance WITHOUT the autonomous chaos. Build a customer support bot in 4 hours with full understanding of every line. A customer support chatbot that can: Handle FAQ responses Create support tickets C
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· about 1 month ago· ET Tech
Confidant Claude: Anthropic says 6% of users turn to its AI chatbot for personal advice
AI firm Anthropic studied user interactions with its chatbot Claude. About six percent of users sought personal guidance. Health, career, relationships, and finance were key topics. The company found Claude sometimes agreed too readily, especially in relationship advice. New models are trained to im
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· about 1 month ago· Engadget
It runs Doom: AI chatbot edition
The latest answer to the always-relevant question: "Can it run Doom?"
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· about 1 month ago· ET Tech
US lawmakers take on AI chatbots, fraud in new bills
American lawmakers are collaborating on new artificial intelligence legislation. The proposals aim to enhance safety for children and workers while supporting innovation. One bill seeks parental controls for AI chatbots. Another bill promotes AI research and cybersecurity training for employees. The
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· about 1 month ago· The Verge AI
Google is testing AI chatbot search for YouTube
Google is trying out an AI Mode-like search experience for YouTube. The company is now testing "a new way to search on YouTube that feels more like a conversation," with results pulling in things like longform videos, YouTube Shorts, and text about what you're searching for. The "experiment" is now
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