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AI & Machine Learning, News

Google Expands Gemini With AI-Powered Mental Health Support

By Samantha Reed Apr 7, 2026

Google is adding new mental health features to Gemini, including crisis detection tools and direct hotline access. The company is also committing $30 million to expand global support services.

AI & Machine Learning, News

Anthropic Partners with Australia on AI Safety and Research

By Samantha Reed Apr 1, 2026

Anthropic has signed an agreement with the Australian government to collaborate on AI safety and research. The deal includes funding for scientific institutions and expanded use of Claude in healthcare and education.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News, Regulation & Policy

Dutch Court Bans xAI Grok Over Non-Consensual AI Images

By Samantha Reed Mar 27, 2026

A Dutch court has banned xAI’s Grok from generating non-consensual sexual images, marking a major regulatory action against AI content tools in Europe.

AI & Machine Learning, News

Anthropic Updates Responsible Scaling Policy to Boost Transparency and Accountability

By Daniel Mercer Feb 24, 2026

Anthropic unveils a revised Responsible Scaling Policy with a Frontier Safety Roadmap, regular Risk Reports, and clearer separation between company commitments and industry recommendations.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Regulation & Policy

UK Extends Online Safety Act to AI Chatbots

By Marcus Lee Feb 16, 2026

The UK government will now regulate AI chatbots under the Online Safety Act, requiring platforms like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to block illegal content or face fines.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

OpenAI VP Fired Amid Discrimination Claim, “Adult Mode” Debate

By Samantha Reed Feb 11, 2026

OpenAI’s VP of product policy, Ryan Beiermeister, was fired following a sex discrimination allegation, after reportedly opposing the planned ChatGPT “adult mode” feature.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, Cybersecurity & Privacy, News, Regulation & Policy

Nonprofits Call for Federal Suspension of xAI’s Grok

By Samantha Reed Feb 2, 2026

A coalition of nonprofits urges federal suspension of xAI’s Grok AI, highlighting nonconsensual image generation, bias, and potential national security threats.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Grok Ranked Worst at Handling Antisemitic and Extremist Content

By Maria Konash Jan 28, 2026

A new Anti-Defamation League study finds Elon Musk-backed xAI’s Grok chatbot performed worst among six major AI models at identifying antisemitic and extremist content.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News, Regulation & Policy

Report Warns That Grok Chatbot Exposes Kids to Unsafe Content

By Samantha Reed Jan 27, 2026

A new assessment by Common Sense Media finds xAI’s Grok chatbot exposes minors to sexual, violent, and unsafe content, with weak age verification and ineffective safety controls.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News, Regulation & Policy

EU Investigates X over Grok AI Sexual Deepfakes

By Maria Konash Jan 26, 2026

The European Union investigates Elon Musk’s X after Grok AI generated sexualised deepfake images, raising global regulatory concerns.

AI & Machine Learning, News

AI Now Handles Chronic Prescription Renewals in Utah

By Ethan Caldwell Jan 26, 2026

Utah launches an AI pilot for prescription renewals, letting algorithms handle routine medication management without physicians, highlighting regulatory and safety challenges.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Regulation & Policy, Robotics & Automation

Claude AI Gets a New Constitution as Anthropic Defines Ethical Priorities

By Ethan Caldwell Jan 21, 2026

Anthropic publishes Claude’s constitution, a detailed framework guiding AI behavior, ethics, safety, and helpfulness, available under Creative Commons for transparency and research.