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Why my conversations with ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ made me very worried

A new mode on “ChatGPT for Teens” includes a study tool, but it still does a user’s homework.
A new mode on “ChatGPT for Teens” includes a study tool, but it still does a user’s homework.

Bolsonaro ally blames ChatGPT for now-deleted ‘president-elect of Brazil’ claim

Flavio Bolsonaro stunned Brazil’s political establishment on Oct 28 by alleging - without evidence - that the Oct 25 runoff election, which he lost to leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva by more than four million votes, had been marred by fraud.
Flavio Bolsonaro stunned Brazil’s political establishment on Oct 28 by alleging - without evidence - that the Oct 25 runoff election, which he lost to leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva by more than four million votes, had been marred by fraud.

She trusted ChatGPT with her medication decisions. It cost her everything

In 2025, Bowen averaged more than 1,500 messages per week, sometimes chatting for hours in conversations that would stretch late into the night.
In 2025, Bowen averaged more than 1,500 messages per week, sometimes chatting for hours in conversations that would stretch late into the night.

Anthropic’s IPO filing shows explosive growth, risks and staggering costs

The IPO comes as Anthropic’s own research raises concerns about advanced AI systems.
The IPO comes as Anthropic’s own research raises concerns about advanced AI systems.

Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms children

ChatGPT logo and American flag are seen in this illustration taken, on Sept 28, 2026.
ChatGPT logo and American flag are seen in this illustration taken, on Sept 28, 2026.

News analysis

‘Brutal session’ for chip stocks shows AI trade is turning

Members of the press take pictures with the electronic screen showing the closing number of South Korea's benchmark stock index in a dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on Oct 13, 2026.
Members of the press take pictures with the electronic screen showing the closing number of South Korea's benchmark stock index in a dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on Oct 13, 2026.

OpenAI says teens use ChatGPT for under 15 minutes a day as worries over risks grow

The rapid adoption of AI platforms has raised concerns about their impact on adolescent mental health and developmental safety.
The rapid adoption of AI platforms has raised concerns about their impact on adolescent mental health and developmental safety.

OpenAI, Anthropic tell Australia they would welcome data breach rules

Charlie Hale, Head of Product Policy for Anthropic, and David Masters, Head of Policy ANZ for Anthropic, react during the Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence at the Parliament of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, October 6, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Charlie Hale, Head of Product Policy for Anthropic, and David Masters, Head of Policy ANZ for Anthropic, react during the Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence at the Parliament of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, October 6, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

ChatGPT maker wants to be the app store for AI as safety concerns grow

Other companies, such as Adobe, will be able to offer their software directly within ChatGPT, which is now used weekly by 1.2 billion people.
Other companies, such as Adobe, will be able to offer their software directly within ChatGPT, which is now used weekly by 1.2 billion people.

Anthropic’s IPO prospectus shows sweeping AI vision, surging costs

The IPO, potentially valuing the company above US$2 trillion, will test investor appetite amid fierce competition.
The IPO, potentially valuing the company above US$2 trillion, will test investor appetite amid fierce competition.

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