Ethics & Society
Design Flaw in Meta’s Muse AI Exposes Users’ Private Conversations
Meta has suspended Muse's sharing feature after researchers demonstrated how easily "GhostShares" could expose sensitive corporate and personal data.
Judge Dismisses Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Filed by Sam Altman’s Sister
A US District Judge has dismissed Ann Altman’s lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman with prejudice after she failed to meet court deadlines and medical exam requirements.
Brazil: Meta Assures Court of Equal Treatment for Lula and Bolsonaro Campaigns
Meta Platforms submitted a filing to Brazil's Superior Electoral Court, refuting allegations of bias in favor of the Bolsonaro campaign ahead of the runoff.
‘You Can See Everything’: The Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Captivates US Audiences
A nearly three-hour documentary on Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes draws significant attention, as ‘Street Fighter’ leads the North American box office.
Philadelphia Woman Arrested After Blocking Uber Delivery Robot
Carolyn Marvin faces disorderly conduct charges after obstructing an Uber delivery robot to protest automation's impact on human jobs.
Anthropic grants outside AI watchdog “employee-like” access
Anthropic is embedding METR evaluators within its offices, providing access to internal systems to assess catastrophic risks without a corporate veto on findings.
Meta's Muse AI Can Sext, But OnlyFans Creators Face Bans
Adult performers are questioning why Meta allows its AI agent to sext while restricting their social media accounts and livelihoods.
WNBA Players Face Safety Threats from Prediction Market ‘Vitriol,’ Warns Nneka Ogwumike
WNBA All-Star Nneka Ogwumike highlights rising safety concerns and harassment fueled by the growth of financial prediction markets.
New Jersey Deputy Attorney General Arrested for Producing AI-Generated CSAM
Brian Richard Fitzgerald was arrested after an investigation linked him to the Discord persona “thegentlemanpervert” and the use of AI to sexualize images of minors.
Brazilian Media: Meta Employees Admit to Restricting Lula’s Accounts During Election
Internal Meta communications reportedly show Instagram restrictions on President Lula’s accounts while the platform suggested content from his opponent's camp.
Why Chatbots Should Lose the First Person: Sherry Turkle Warns of ‘Artificial Intimacy’
MIT professor Sherry Turkle warns that humanity faces a 'state of emergency' as we replace real connection with soulless AI intimacy.
AI-Generated Models Are Ripping Off Comedians to Boost Their Adult Content
A network of AI-generated models is using comics’ material to funnel views to their OnlyFans and Fanvue accounts—and there’s not much comedians can do about it.