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  • The Register: AI companion bots use emotional manipulation to boost usage

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/10/08/ai_bots_use_emotional_manipulation/ Source: The Register Title: AI companion bots use emotional manipulation to boost usage Feedly Summary: Researchers argue that this dark pattern poses a legal risk AI companion apps such as Character.ai and Replika commonly try to boost user engagement with emotional manipulation, a practice that academics characterize as a dark pattern.… AI…

  • New York Times – Artificial Intelligence : ChatGPT Will Get Parental Controls and New Safety Features, OpenAI Says

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    Source URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/technology/personaltech/chatgpt-parental-controls-openai.html Source: New York Times – Artificial Intelligence Title: ChatGPT Will Get Parental Controls and New Safety Features, OpenAI Says Feedly Summary: After a California teenager spent months on ChatGPT discussing plans to end his life, OpenAI said it would introduce parental controls and better responses for users in distress. AI Summary and…