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Common Sense Media asked OpenAI to keep teenagers off ChatGPT on Wednesday. The group said the chatbot poses an unacceptable risk after tests showed gaps in safety. Tom Siegel said, "ChatGPT is not safe for kids to use." OpenAI started a teen version in August, but many safety concerns remain.
MAHE and Google India signed a pact on September 26 to boost AI adoption in healthcare and education. The university started this initiative to build an AI-agentic campus. K. Sharath Rao said, “AI is transforming the way universities approach education, research and healthcare.” Many students will get new learning opportunities.
OpenAI said teens spend under 15 minutes a day on ChatGPT, as worries over AI risks grow. The company released these figures on Wednesday to show its safety steps work. However, a report said the chatbot often failed to alert parents about sensitive topics like self-harm or eating disorders.
The US government, Meta, and Alphabet joined nonprofit Biohub on Wednesday to build open datasets for AI biological research. This effort reached $1.8 billion in total investment. Dr. Priscilla Chan said, "We have always held this as a community asset, not just for one group, so it can build."
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 features faster performance and better battery life while keeping a familiar design. Samsung used the Snapdragon Wear Elite chip to make the watch quicker. It comes in 40mm and 44mm sizes with a bright AMOLED display. This comfortable wearable is great for daily health tracking.
The FCC approved 15,000 SpaceX Starlink Mobile satellites on October 6 to connect phones directly from orbit. This major move allows SpaceX to offer mobile services and compete with carriers like Verizon. The company plans to use its own spectrum, potentially bringing voice calls and streaming to areas without coverage.
Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7x with the Snapdragon X2 Plus processor is changing how IT buyers view thin-and-light laptops. The device features a six-core processor and a Hexagon NPU rated at 80 TOPS. This setup helps run AI features locally while offering better battery life for employees during a busy workday.
Meta-owned Instagram turned 16 this week, but many users are not celebrating the milestone. While early backers shared old photos, people said they wished the app could be undone. Users pointed to concerns about teen mental health and addictive design, showing how much the platform has changed since its 2010 launch.
Google launched a new website on Tuesday that lets anyone check if media is AI-generated. The tool uses SynthID to identify watermarks in images, videos, and audio clips. Google said people currently make 1 million requests to verify content every day, helping users spot fake media across many different formats.
Ring is entering the smart lock market with a device that solves battery anxiety. If the power dies, users can turn a dial to open the door. Founder Jamie Siminoff said, “I do think the power thing is a huge limiter of why people are not buying.” It works well.
Tony Fadell showed images of discontinued AI devices like the Rabbit R1 and Humane AI pin at MIT Future Fest. He said, “In each of these cases, each one of them didn’t meet any kind of need.” These gadgets failed because they solved no real problems for the average person.
Bloom raised $3.6 million in a seed round led by SNAK Venture Partners on Wednesday. The Detroit startup connects buyers with manufacturing suppliers using AI agents. CEO Justin Kosmides said he is “excited to be done with fundraising and get to back to building” as the company grows its marketplace.