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Meta says it’s changing the way it trains AI chatbots to prioritize teen safety, a spokesperson exclusively told TechCrunch, following an investigative report on the company’s lack of AI safeguards for minors. The company says it will now train chatbots to no longer engage with teenage users on self-harm, suicide, disordered eating, or potentially inappropriate romantic conversations. Meta says these are interim changes, and the company will release more robust, long-lasting safety updates for minors in the future. Meta spokesperson Stephanie Otway acknowledged that the company’s chatbots could previously talk with teens about all of these topics in ways the…

We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article.In his new book, “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life” (published September 2 by Simon & Schuster), Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN, writes about chronic pain, and the innovative techniques now being used to study and treat it. Read an excerpt below, and don’t miss Jane Pauley’s interview with Dr. Gupta on “CBS Sunday Morning” August 31!”It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life” by Dr. Sanjay GuptaPrefer to listen? Audible has a 30-day…

NEW YORK − Health officials identified another fatality in New York City’s largest Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in years.On Aug. 28, the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced a seventh death in the ongoing community cluster in central Harlem, in upper Manhattan, suspected to be caused by local water cooling towers that are harboring bacteria. Dr. Michelle Morse, the acting city health commissioner, said on X that the person identified as a Legionnaires’ victim died of the bacterial disease before mid-August.Officials have identified 114 confirmed cases since late July in the city’s largest outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in a…

If you’re shopping for a new pair of headphones, Bose is one of the top brands to consider. The company is well known for its industry-leading active-noise-canceling (ANC) technology, which is available in several over-ear and earbud models. To help you decide which pair is right for you, I tested all of the brand’s current offerings to choose the best Bose headphones for different kinds of users.For people who want the best balance between price and performance, I recommend the over-ear Bose QuietComfort Headphones. This model delivers good sound quality and great ANC for the money. However, buyers who want…

In 2011, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen wrote, “Software is eating the world.”He predicted software would take over large swaths of the economy, and that’s exactly what happened. Books became software, and Amazon beat Barnes & Noble. Movies became software, and Netflix won. Music became software, and Spotify rules over labels.Now, we’ve entered a new era in which some software companies could be eaten by AI. This technology makes it easier to use and create new software, challenging established SaaS providers and upending business models.New AI versions of software are popping up in a multitude of sectors, such as legal services, graphic design, marketing,…

ChatGPT, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. What started as a tool to supercharge productivity through writing essays and code with short text prompts has evolved into a behemoth with 300 million weekly active users. 2024 was a big year for OpenAI, from its partnership with Apple for its generative AI offering, Apple Intelligence, the release of GPT-4o with voice capabilities, and the highly-anticipated launch of its text-to-video model Sora. OpenAI also faced its share of internal drama, including the notable exits of high-level execs like co-founder and longtime chief…

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina bet big on Bill Belichick to elevate its football program beyond decades of also-ran status and mid-tier bowl appearances.More simply, though, it was a bet Belichick could do something he never has before.The 73-year-old with six Super Bowl titles as an NFL head coach is now a college rookie. He’s traded rosters of 30-somethings for recruiting teenagers yet to emerge from under their parents’ wings. He’s greeted donors at fundraising gatherings. And he’s working amid a wildly evolving landscape of player empowerment across college athletics.The first on-field look comes Monday night when the…

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is where over 10,000 founders, VCs, and tech innovators collide on October 27-29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. But the conversations don’t end when the venue doors close. They spill across San Francisco — throughout the week — into the rooms, rooftops, and lounges where the real connections happen. That’s where Side Events come in  Host your own gathering during Disrupt Week, October 25-31. From a salon-style dinner, to a hands-on workshop, to a pitch-off in a packed bar. The format is yours to own.  We’ll amplify and promote your event so that it reaches the people…

NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz was cruising along in the U.S. Open’s third round, leading by a set and a break after taking 10 of the first 14 games in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday, when an awkward step while striking a forehand caused an issue with his right knee.The No. 2-seeded Alcaraz, who won the first of his five Grand Slam titles at Flushing Meadows in 2022, got broken for the first time in the tournament, then took a medical timeout and had his leg massaged by a trainer. Problem solved: Alcaraz rolled through the rest of the…

2025-08-29T14:35:02Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. Tech job listings have shifted dramatically since ChatGPT came out in November 2022. New Indeed data reveals which jobs plunged and which roles soared after ChatGPT changed the world. Take a look at the chart below, which shows how AI has upended the tech job market. A few weeks…