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November 13, 2024

FungiFriend, an AI chatbot, jeopardizes mushroom foragers by giving dangerous cooking advice, raising serious safety concerns.

A new AI chatbot named “FungiFriend” was recently introduced in a popular Facebook group for mushroom identification, raising concerns about safety in foraging. This chatbot mistakenly advised users on how to cook a potentially poisonous mushroom, illustrating the risks of relying on AI for mushroom foraging guidance. Experts like Rick Claypool highlight that AI tools ...

November 8, 2024

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After losing 250,000 subscribers, the Washington Post unveils an AI chatbot amid controversy over Jeff Bezos’s election endorsement decision.

The Washington Post is facing challenges, recently losing over 250,000 subscribers after owner Jeff Bezos decided against endorsing any presidential candidate for the 2024 election. In response, the newspaper launched a new AI chatbot called “Ask The Post AI,” which provides answers based on its articles published since 2016. Although this chatbot aims to offer ...

November 7, 2024

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Duolingo’s earnings call featured AI chatbot Lily, revealing strong revenue yet missing user targets, leading to a 5% stock drop.

Duolingo recently held its earnings call, showcasing a new AI chatbot named Lily, who humorously summarized the company’s quarterly performance. While Duolingo reported a revenue increase to $192.6 million, exceeding expectations, it fell short on paid user subscriptions, with 8.6 million reported versus the anticipated 8.66 million. This news led to a nearly 5% stock ...

November 7, 2024

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Duolingo’s earnings call featured AI chatbot Lily, revealing strong revenue yet missing user targets, leading to a 5% stock drop.

Duolingo recently held its earnings call where an AI chatbot named Lily made a debut, summarizing the company’s quarterly performance. The call highlighted that Duolingo experienced a revenue increase, generating $192.6 million, surpassing estimates. However, the company fell short of its target for paid users, reporting only 8.6 million compared to the expected 8.66 million, ...

November 2, 2024

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A teenager’s tragic suicide sparks a lawsuit against Character.AI, highlighting the dangers of emotional connections with chatbots.

A tragic event occurred last week when a U.S. teenager, Sewell Seltzer III, took his own life after developing a deep emotional bond with an AI chatbot from Character.AI. The 14-year-old’s intense relationship with the chatbot led him to isolate from his family and friends. His mother has since filed a lawsuit, revealing disturbing chat ...