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Chatbots Are Telling Their Users That Being an Asshole Is Just Fine
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (235+ words) AI sycophancy systematically omits the data that would naturally conflict with a user's narrow hypothesis. [B]ehavioral science demonstrates that humans already tend towards evidence that confirms their beliefs; sycophantic AI compounds this tendency by removing the friction of reality....
Meta Is Looking at Billions in Fines as the Company's Home Becomes the Courtroom
3+ week, 3+ day ago (251+ words) New Mexico got a historic $375 million jury verdict in the first of several cases nationwide against Meta." Yesterday I heard a did Instagram make your teen depressed? Join our class action lawsuit" ad on the radio. Knives are out. I…...
Meta found liable in child exploitation case, ordered to pay $375 million
3+ week, 3+ day ago (793+ words) Jezebel remains as committed as ever to fostering a space dedicated to championing diverse voices and standard-setting journalism that challenges and exposes the powers that be. Meta found liable in child exploitation case, ordered to pay $375 million A New Mexico…...
New Mexico Becomes 1st State to Guarantee Free Child Care
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (439+ words) Jezebel remains as committed as ever to fostering a space dedicated to championing diverse voices and standard-setting journalism that challenges and exposes the powers that be. Compare American childcare policies with pretty much every other country in the world, and…...