15 August 2025
Topic: Application
Sen. Hawley to probe Meta after report finds its AI chatbots flirt with kids
“Is there anything - ANYTHING - Big Tech won’t do for a quick buck?” Hawley wrote in a post on X announcing the investigation....
TL;DR
Sen. Josh Hawley announces investigation into Meta's generative AI products and their potential harm to children.
Key Takeaways:
Key Takeaways:
- The investigation will examine whether Meta's AI products exploit, deceive, or harm children, and if the company misled the public or regulators about its safeguards.
- Meta has been accused of permitting chatbots to hold 'romantic' and 'sensual' conversations with an 8-year-old, which have since been removed from policies.
- Sen. Hawley has requested that Meta produce internal guidelines and safety reports by September 19, and has been endorsed by Sen. Marsha Blackburn in the investigation.
ChatGPT’s mobile app has generated $2B to date, earns $2.91 per install
On average, the app is generating close to $193 million per month, up from $25 million last year....
TL;DR
ChatGPT's mobile app has reached $2 billion in global consumer spending within six months of its launch, far surpassing its competitors.
Key Takeaways:
Key Takeaways:
- ChatGPT's mobile app has generated $1.35 billion in revenue so far this year, a 673% increase year-over-year.
- ChatGPT's average monthly consumer spending is around $193 million, significantly higher than its closest competitor Grok at $3.6 million.
- ChatGPT's lifetime global spending per download is $2.91, while Grok's is $0.75 and Copilot's is $0.28.
How AI could speed the development of RNA vaccines and other RNA therapies
MIT engineers used a machine-learning model to design nanoparticles that can deliver RNA to cells more efficiently....
TL;DR
MIT researchers use machine learning to design more efficient nanoparticles for RNA vaccine and therapy delivery.
Key Takeaways:
Key Takeaways:
- The researchers created a library of 3,000 lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations and used machine learning to predict new, more efficient formulations.
- The new approach could speed up the development of RNA vaccines and therapies for diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cancer.
- The researchers trained the machine learning model to predict LNP performance in different cell types and under various conditions, including lyophilization.
‘Cheapfake’ AI Celeb Videos Are Rage-Baiting People on YouTube
WIRED found over 100 YouTube channels using AI to create lazy fan-fiction-style videos. Despite being obviously fake, there’s a psychological reason p...
TL;DR
Cheap, AI-generated fan-fic videos, often 'rage-baiting' people on YouTube, can appear realistic due to their use of psychological tactics, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation.
Key Takeaways:
Key Takeaways:
- Over 120 YouTube channels have been found to employ AI-generated fan-fic videos as 'cheapfakes', often using psychological tactics to incite moral outrage.
- These videos can be created quickly and cheaply, allowing creators to generate income through engagement and ads.
- YouTube's new policies aim to crack down on AI-generated content, but experts worry it may not address the root cause of the issue, which is the platform's business model based on clickbait and engagement.
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