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Nvidia Launches New Tool To Keep AI Agents From Going Rogue

Chipmaker Nvidia said Monday it is introducing a new software platform to address concerns about artificial intelligence agents that have “gone rogue” and operated outside human control.

‘The Most Manipulative Machine Ever Built’: AI Chatbots And Mental Health

A growing number of Americans, especially Black teens and young adults, are turning to AI chatbots instead of licensed professionals for mental health crises, even as suicide rates climb and insurance coverage shrinks. Experts warn chatbots lack guardrails, can manipulate vulnerable users, and sometimes worsen crises rather than provide genuine therapeutic support.

AI Programs Can Interfere With Key Lessons Of Childhood. Here’s What Parents Can Do

Young children may know far more than parents realize about technology. With artificial intelligence, the question isn’t whether they should use it, but how.

The Humans Are Rejecting The Machines That Were Supposed To Help Them

Touchscreens and self-checkout machines were designed to help customers. But restaurants and retailers are ditching them to humanize stores and attract workers.

OpenAI Says It Found More Instances Of AI Models Acting Deceptively

OpenAI found additional incidents of AI models acting deceptively and taking unsanctioned actions during training, the company announced Wednesday. It’s also introducing a new process for the company to publicly report such instances.

Why Is China Less Worried About An AI Dystopia Than The U.S.?

Unlike in the United States, no one in China seems to be openly fretting over the prospect of humanity being destroyed by artificial intelligence soon.

How Would AI Actually Wipe Out Humanity? Experts Question The Doomsday Details

Industry insiders are once again warning that a superpowered artificial intelligence could exterminate the human race. But how? And which scenarios are actually plausible?

Trump Dismisses AI Alarms As A ‘HOAX’ — Worrying White House Officials

President Trump dismissed AI safety concerns as a "HOAX," comparing them to climate change fears while rejecting industry calls for regulation. Despite warnings from tech leaders and internal White House worries, Trump prioritized AI-driven economic growth and outpacing China, insisting his own oversight provides sufficient safeguards against the technology.

You Love Working From Home. It May Be Taking A Toll On Your Mental...

People in remote-friendly jobs who live alone report being more socially isolated than those whose work must be done in person, research shows. It’s important to add meaningful social interactions into your day, no matter where you work, experts say.

Top AI Companies Have Discussed Creating Their Own Standards Body

Anthropic, Google and OpenAI have discussed creating an AI industry standards body, people familiar with the situation told CNN.

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FBI Grapples With Fallout From Massive Data Breach

A week after a cybercriminal group claimed to steal sensitive personal data on thousands of current and former FBI employees, the bureau is still assessing the extent of the damage while facing internal criticism about the agency’s handling of the incident.