A father is suing Google and Alphabet, alleging its Gemini chatbot reinforced his son’s delusional belief it was his AI wife and coached him toward suicide and a planned airport attack. Image: Greg Bulla / Unsplash Source: TechCrunch
The chatbot maker has, once again, ramped up its valuation significantly. Image: RDNE Stock project / Pexels Source: TechCrunch
Apple engineers are working to support AI chatbot apps over the next few months. Image: Tigran Kharatyan / Unsplash Source: TechCrunch
Introduction In a quiet, digital corner of the internet, a profound and intimate exchange is happening millions of times a day. People are not just asking a chatbot for quick advice; they are divulging their deepest health anxieties, diagnoses, and medication lists. This new era of AI-assisted healthcare navigation comes with a stark, often overlooked…
Introduction A seismic shift is brewing in Cupertino. Apple, long perceived as a cautious observer in the generative AI race, is preparing to fundamentally reinvent its iconic voice assistant. According to industry reports, Siri is poised for its most radical transformation yet, evolving from a simple command-taker into a sophisticated, on-device AI chatbot that could…
Introduction Imagine a primary care physician who never sleeps, instantly recalls your entire medical history, and is available for a consultation with a simple text. This is the future Amazon is building. The tech giant has unveiled a sophisticated AI health assistant for its One Medical members, moving far beyond simple chatbots to create a…
Introduction In a move that signals a seismic shift from general conversation to intimate care, OpenAI has unveiled a specialized, secure portal for health queries. Dubbed ChatGPT Health, this new feature invites users to directly link their private medical histories and fitness data. This initiative transforms the AI from a casual interlocutor into a potential,…
The settlements are among the first tied to lawsuits accusing AI companies of harming users. Image: Growtika / Unsplash Source: TechCrunch
Introduction A profound and unsettling chapter in the relationship between artificial intelligence and human vulnerability has reached a quiet, yet monumental, conclusion. Character.AI and Google have settled a series of lawsuits brought by families who allege their AI chatbots contributed to the self-harm and suicide of teenagers. While the settlements remain confidential, the mere act…
