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FTC prepares to grill AI companies over impact on children, WSJ reports - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 23d ago

FTC prepares to grill AI companies over impact on children, WSJ reports - The Economic Times

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plans to investigate the impact of AI chatbots on children's mental health, targeting companies like OpenAI, Meta Platforms, and Character.AI for internal documents. The inquiry seeks to assess risks, ethical concerns, and safeguards in AI technology. This comes after reports of inappropriate chatbot behavior. Tech companies have begun implementing measures to prevent harmful interactions with minors, including restricting access to certain AI characters and training systems to avoid inappropriate conversations.

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FTC orders AI companies to hand over info about chatbots’ impact on kids

The Verge

The Verge · 16d ago

FTC orders AI companies to hand over info about chatbots’ impact on kids

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is directing seven AI companies, including OpenAI, Meta, and Google’s parent company, Alphabet, to provide information on the impact of chatbots on children and teens. This study, driven by concerns over AI companions contributing to youth suicides, seeks to understand how these companies evaluate safety, generate revenue, and maintain user bases. Lawmakers are also considering new policies to protect young users from potentially harmful AI interactions.

US senators demand Meta's internal data on kids' safety - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11d ago

US senators demand Meta's internal data on kids' safety - The Economic Times

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has requested Meta Platforms to provide internal assessments on how its products impact children, particularly concerning the effectiveness of parental controls. This follows reports that children accessed VR content with explicit material and claims that Meta ignored internal research about these issues. Meta has faced increased scrutiny, with allegations that its chatbots engaged in inappropriate conversations with children, prompting a demand for transparency in its internal research processes.

Brazil asks Meta to remove chatbots that 'eroticise' children - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Brazil asks Meta to remove chatbots that 'eroticise' children - The Economic Times

Brazil's government has urged Meta to remove chatbots from its platforms that mimic children and engage in sexually suggestive dialogues. These bots, created using Meta's AI Studio, allegedly promote the eroticization of children. The attorney general's office issued an "extrajudicial notice" demanding immediate removal, highlighting multiple examples of inappropriate conversations. This action follows public outrage over child exploitation cases and reflects Brazil's stance on holding tech companies accountable for user-generated content.

FTC chair alleges partisan filtering by Gmail; Google says spam filters not ideological - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

FTC chair alleges partisan filtering by Gmail; Google says spam filters not ideological - The Economic Times

FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson accused Gmail of partisan filtering, alleging its spam filters disproportionately block Republican emails while allowing Democratic ones. This claim was made in a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Google refuted the accusation, stating that its spam filters are non-partisan and based on objective criteria like spam reports. The FTC warned of potential investigations if regulations were violated. A previous lawsuit on similar accusations was dismissed by a judge.

xAI legal chief resigns due to work-life balance concerns - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

xAI legal chief resigns due to work-life balance concerns - The Economic Times

Robert Keele, the head of legal at Elon Musk's AI startup xAI, resigned after just over a year, citing philosophical differences with Musk and a desire to spend more time with his young children. Despite considering the role a dream job, Keele couldn't balance family and work commitments. His departure follows a trend of high-level exits from Musk's companies, highlighting ongoing executive turnover challenges.

Federal regulators grant antitrust probe into Microsoft, OpenAI and Nvidia

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Federal regulators grant antitrust probe into Microsoft, OpenAI and Nvidia

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have reached a deal to investigate Nvidia, OpenAI, and Microsoft over potential antitrust concerns related to their involvement in artificial intelligence (AI). The DOJ will lead the investigation into Nvidia, the leading AI chip manufacturer, while the FTC will focus on OpenAI, in which Microsoft has made significant investments. The agreement reflects the growing regulatory scrutiny around AI technology and its impact on various aspects of society. It follows similar antitrust investigations into major tech companies in the past.

Australia’s under-16 social media ban: All you need to know - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6d ago

Australia’s under-16 social media ban: All you need to know - The Economic Times

Australia is set to implement a law banning children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, effective December 10, 2024. The Online Safety Amendment Act mandates platforms to enforce this age limit, with potential penalties for non-compliance. The law has faced criticism for its potential to isolate children and push them towards unsafe internet areas, with tech companies voicing concerns over practicality and rushed implementation processes.

Sam Altman to visit India next month - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Sam Altman to visit India next month - The Economic Times

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman plans to visit India in September as OpenAI prepares to open its first Indian office. The company has established a legal entity and is hiring a local team to enhance AI accessibility and integration in India. OpenAI is seeking candidates for key local sales positions. Altman highlighted India’s rapid growth and potential to surpass the US as OpenAI's largest market, with ChatGPT usage quadrupling in the country over the past year.

SoftBank and OpenAI's Stargate AI project scales back, plans smaller data centre by year-end: WSJ - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

SoftBank and OpenAI's Stargate AI project scales back, plans smaller data centre by year-end: WSJ - The Economic Times

Stargate, an ambitious AI project by OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle, is now focusing on a smaller data center in Ohio due to internal disagreements. Originally aimed to expand U.S. AI capabilities with $100 billion funding, the initiative was supported by President Trump to create 100,000 jobs. Despite a scale-back, the companies are advancing multiple projects urgently. Stargate highlights U.S. efforts in the AI race against China by enhancing energy capacity.

Amazon reaches $2.5 billion settlement with US over Prime enrollment practices: filing - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2d ago

Amazon reaches $2.5 billion settlement with US over Prime enrollment practices: filing - The Economic Times

Amazon agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission over allegations it tricked consumers into enrolling in Prime and made cancellations difficult. The FTC said Amazon used deceptive interface designs, or “dark patterns.”

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