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A lawyer in Minnesota has been accused of using an AI chatbot to draft an affidavit — in support of an anti-deepfake law in the state.
Future Society

The document referenced a bunch of court cases that were entirely made up.

After decades of research, scientists have identified an unknown chemical byproduct of a disinfectant used to treat drinking water.
Developments

"We need to investigate it. We don't know the toxicity."

Japanese showerhead company Science Co. will debut the "human washing machine of the future" at the Osaka Kansai Expo in April.
Robots and Machines

Prepare to get blasted.

Yelling at an AI chatbot about things that make you mad or scared can make you feel less of those emotions, researchers have found.
Artificial Intelligence

You can't hurt a chatbot's feelings.

Parents Sue School for Punishing Their Son for Copy-Pasting AI Homework, Get Rude Wakeup Call
Artificial Intelligence

There's consequences for cheating?

Last month, news emerged that Chinese hackers penetrated the networks of a number of US broadband providers. The situation is even worse.
Hacking

"This is far and away the most serious telecom hack in our history."

Elon Musk singled out a random federal employee and disparaged her job as fake, leading to his followers joining in on the harassment.
Elon Musk

"These tactics are aimed at sowing terror and fear at federal employees."

After duping the Los Angeles school system into giving her gobs of money, the founder of an AI firm allegedly spent a lot of it on herself. 
Artificial Intelligence

"A disturbing and disappointing house of cards that deceived and victimized many across the country."

Verified accounts on Elon Musk's social media platform X-formerly-Twitter are promoting the sale of child sex abuse videos.
Future Society

Some accounts uploaded the videos straight to the platform while X turned a blind eye.

Is trouble brewing? President-elect Trump is already disregarding some of his "First Buddy" Elon Musk's suggestions.
Elon Musk

Better luck next time.

Elon Musk's most famous babymama, Claire "Grimes" Boucher, is once again speaking out about her difficult relationship with the billionaire.
Elon Musk

Why does Elon Musk treat women this way?

Hackers have targeted a phony "online university" founded by Andrew Tate, the far-right influencer and alleged human trafficker.
Hacking

Thousands of chatlogs.

Elon Musk recently shared a clip of him clearing Diablo's Pit in about one minute and 50 seconds, potentially setting a world record.
Elon Musk

Something's not right.

Elon Musk chopping down the "discretionary" budget could be a disaster for innovation in the United States, experts warn.
Elon Musk

"You are very much at risk of damaging the connective tissue across our innovation system."

While attending the UN climate summit in Azerbaijan, a reporter decided to engage in the local custom of bathing his entire body in oil.
Climate Change

You can't make this up.

OpenAI made a major oopsie when its engineers accidentally deleted a bunch of evidence sought by the New York Times in its lawsuit.
OpenAI

This was a massive mistake.

It's been nearly a year since Henry Kissinger died — but he's somehow still offering AI policy suggestions from beyond the grave.
Artificial Intelligence

Are we doomed?

Claire "Grimes" Boucher is getting personal on Elon Musk's "everything" app as she opens up about how he has affected her and her art.
Elon Musk

"And this is only what can be said publicly."

Elon Musk's estranged father, Errol Musk, shared concerns that his son was too busy in an interview with Saudi-owned news channel Al Arabiya.
Elon Musk

Being too busy is a "big concern."

Kesha has landed in hot water with fans after posting an AI-generated image, which misspells the word "delusional" several times.
Future Society

"The pop girls have become lazy."