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What To Do When Your Teen Replaces You With A Chatbot
A growing number of adolescents are turning to AI chatbots for homework, entertainment, and emotional support, often preferring them over parents. A recent Girl Scouts of the USA survey found half of girls aged 5‑13 view AI as superior for recommendations, and many use chatbots daily, a usage rate parents typically underestimate. Psychologist Dr. Matthew Leahy recommends intentional one‑on‑one time, curiosity‑driven listening, and gradual reduction of chatbot dependence to rebuild parent‑child rapport. Experts warn that unchecked chatbot intimacy can lead to isolation, personification, and even sexual role‑play, prompting mental‑health referrals in severe cases.
We Still Don't Have A Price Or Release Date On Android XR Glasses
Google unveiled its Android XR intelligent eyewear at the I/O 2026 conference, positioning the device as a developer‑focused platform powered by Gemini AI. The company showcased design and software capabilities but withheld any pricing information or a concrete release date....
OpenAI IPO Will Happen ASAP, Say Insiders
OpenAI is poised to file for an IPO within days, with a potential NYSE debut as early as September, after a court dismissed Elon Musk’s lawsuit alleging fraud. The AI firm is burning roughly $1 billion each month and converting fewer...
Gemini Omni Is Google's New World Model, with Advanced AI Video Generation Capabilities
Google unveiled Gemini Omni, a new multimodal world model that can generate and edit video from text, audio, images or existing clips. The first variant, Gemini Omni Flash, launches today for Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra subscribers and will soon appear free in...
Google's Gemini Spark Announced: Meet the AI Agent that Could Run Your Life
Google announced Gemini Spark at I/O 2026 as a cloud‑based personal AI agent built on Gemini 3.5 and the Antigravity IDE. The service integrates with over 30 third‑party tools—including Adobe, Uber, and Zillow—and can automate email drafting, task prioritization, and small‑business workflows. Spark...
OpenAI May Sue Apple over ChatGPT Integration
OpenAI is weighing a breach‑of‑contract lawsuit against Apple after the tech giant integrated ChatGPT into Apple Intelligence in a way that limits user visibility and simultaneously partnered with Google Gemini for Siri. Apple recently settled a separate $250 million class‑action case...
ChatGPT Users Can Now Choose A 'Trusted Contact'
OpenAI introduced a new Trusted Contact feature for ChatGPT that lets users name an adult who will be alerted if the model detects discussion of self‑harm or suicide. The notification contains no chat transcript, only a brief alert encouraging the...
Google AI Mode Labels Some Reddit And Social Media Posts As ‘Expert Advice’
Google rolled out a suite of AI‑related updates to Search, including a new label that tags Reddit and other social‑media posts as “Expert Advice” or “Perspectives” in AI Mode. The feature shows the creator’s handle and a direct source link,...
Spotify Now Verifies Artists that Are Human, Not AI
Spotify announced a new “Verified by Spotify” badge that will appear next to human artists’ names, using a mix of automated filters and human reviewers to confirm authenticity. The badge rollout begins in the coming weeks and will be accompanied...
Taylor Swift And Rihanna TikTok Scams Are Surging
AI‑generated deepfake videos of celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Rihanna are flooding TikTok, prompting users to click fraudulent "TikTok Pay" or rewards links that harvest personal data. Copyleaks reports a sharp rise in these synthetic scams, noting that many clips...
Taylor Swift Wants To Trademark Her Voice And Image; What Will It Mean For AI?
Taylor Swift has filed trademark applications for two signature vocal phrases and a on‑stage image, aiming to gain legal leverage against AI‑generated deepfakes that have circulated since 2024. The move follows high‑profile incidents where synthetic videos and chatbots used her likeness...
How Schools Introduce AI To Young Students
AI education is gaining traction in U.S. K‑12 and higher‑education settings, though a cohesive national strategy remains absent. State actions, such as Ohio’s 2025 AI policy deadline, have spurred local rules, with 31 % of high schools adopting policies by August 2025,...
How AI Is Changing The College Application Experience
Artificial intelligence is reshaping college admissions as students and teachers increasingly use AI to draft essays and recommendation letters, prompting many schools to de‑emphasize or ban the traditional essay. Detection tools flagged 42% of a sample of 1,000 essays, while...
The AI Policies At The Nation’s Largest School Districts
The nation’s three largest K‑12 districts are formalizing AI policies as generative tools move from ban to classroom aid. New York City introduced a traffic‑light framework that categorizes AI uses as green, yellow or red, requiring human oversight and prohibiting...
Everything Announced At Google Cloud Next In Under 15 Minutes
Google Cloud Next’s rapid‑fire keynote, led by CEO Thomas Kurian, showcased a slate of AI‑centric announcements. The company introduced new generative AI tools, including Vertex AI Studio and an expanded AI Hub, while unveiling upgraded TPU v5e hardware. Partnerships with...