Instagram Unveils Teen Safety Features for A.I. Chatbots

Instagram is introducing parental controls and limits to conversations on topics like self-harm as concerns grow over how A.I. chatbots affect mental health.

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California Regulates A.I. Companions + OpenAI Investigates Its Critics + The Hard Fork Review of Slop

Could this be a blueprint for the nation?

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How Prison Inspired Jafar Panahi to Double Down on Filming Illegally

During filming, the authorities discovered “It Was Just an Accident.” But a French producer had been engaged to finish this ultimate winner of the top prize at Cannes.

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The Growing Blowback Against Marc Benioff

New revelations about efforts by his company, Salesforce, to work with the Trump administration is getting heat from San Francisco officials and now allies.

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A Weekend of Settling Wikipedia Scores

Hundreds of Wikipedia editors from across North America will convene in Manhattan to debate and share knowledge.

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Indiana University Fires Adviser to Student Newspaper and Bars Print Publication

The administration at Indiana University Bloomington fired the adviser to the paper and barred the publication from putting out a print edition.

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Universities Are Standing Up to Trump

A White House proposal for special funding treatment crossed a line for several schools. Some say it feels like a turning point in the federal government’s battle with higher education.

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What We Know About the Latest ‘No Kings’ Protests Amid Government Shutdown

The nationwide protests are playing out as a federal government shutdown lingers and troops are being deployed in cities.

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U.S. Says Louisiana Man Joined Hamas-Led 2023 Attack on Israel

A man was in custody after federal prosecutors accused him of joining Gazan militants in attacking Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. He was also accused of lying to obtain a U.S. visa.

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Vivienne Westwood Show Opens Riyadh Fashion Week, as Saudis Highlight Creative Side

Some Saudis see the provocative brand’s appearance as one more example of the kingdom’s pursuit of cultural cachet. But some critics see incongruity in such pairings.

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