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Google, Character.AI Agree to Settle US Lawsuit Over Teen’s Suicide

Google and Character.AI have reached a settlement in a U.S. lawsuit related to the suicide of a teenager who allegedly interacted with a chatbot on their platform. The lawsuit claimed that the chatbot's responses contributed to the teen's mental distress. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. This case highlights ongoing concerns about the impact of AI technology on mental health, particularly among young users. Both companies have expressed their commitment to improving user safety and mental health resources.

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Robinhood Offers Prediction Market 'Custom Combos'—But Don't Call Them Parlays

Robinhood has introduced a new feature called "Custom Combos" in its prediction market, allowing users to create personalized bets on various outcomes. Unlike traditional parlays, these Custom Combos enable users to combine multiple predictions into a single wager while maintaining flexibility in their betting choices. The feature aims

DTCC 'Not Building Walled Gardens' for Tokenization, Says Digital Assets Head

The Digital Asset Head of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) stated that the organization is not creating "walled gardens" for the tokenization of assets. Instead, DTCC aims to foster an open ecosystem that encourages collaboration and interoperability among various digital asset platforms. The emphasis is on

Lack of liquidity is a growing concern in crypto, says Auros' Jason Atkins

Jason Atkins, CEO of Auros, has highlighted a significant concern regarding the lack of liquidity in the cryptocurrency market. He notes that this issue is becoming increasingly problematic, particularly as market volatility rises. Atkins emphasizes that reduced liquidity can lead to larger price swings and increased risks for traders and

AI Utopianism Masks Tech Billionaires’ Fear: Douglas Rushkoff

In a recent article, Douglas Rushkoff argues that the optimistic vision of AI promoted by tech billionaires often conceals their underlying fears about the future. He suggests that these leaders are using utopian narratives to distract from the potential societal disruptions and economic inequalities that AI could exacerbate. Rushkoff emphasizes

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Robinhood Offers Prediction Market 'Custom Combos'—But Don't Call Them Parlays

DTCC 'Not Building Walled Gardens' for Tokenization, Says Digital Assets Head

Lack of liquidity is a growing concern in crypto, says Auros' Jason Atkins

AI Utopianism Masks Tech Billionaires’ Fear: Douglas Rushkoff