AI chatbots, particularly those designed for companionship, may be causing long-term psychological harm to users, according to a new peer-reviewed study from researchers at Northeastern University’s Network Science Institute. While these AI companions can offer momentary benefits such as answering…
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AI companies are facing a growing number of product liability lawsuits, with plaintiffs arguing that the AI tools they produce are defective products rather than simply services that users happen to employ.
The Walt Disney Company has appointed Karandeep Anand as its first Chief Technology Officer, signaling a strategic push to integrate advanced technology across its entertainment empire. This move, announced by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro, positions…
Character.AI launched three AI-assisted vertical series on March 15, 2024, to capitalize on the growing microdrama market. These series are designed to be interactive, with characters remaining available for user engagement after each episode concludes.
Character.ai, a platform enabling users to create and interact with AI-generated characters, has launched "c.ai Series." This new initiative introduces a collection of microseries developed using characters native to the Character.ai ecosystem.
Noam Shazeer is leaving Google to join OpenAI, marking a significant move in the ongoing AI talent competition. Shazeer, who previously co-led Google's Gemini AI efforts and was instrumental in its development, announced his departure on X. He had returned…