Smart and Safe Tech - Page 6

October 28

Lawmakers unveil bipartisan GUARD Act after parents blame AI chatbots for teen suicides, violence

Senators introduce GUARD Act to protect minors from AI chatbots after parents testify about teen suicides, violence allegedly linked to Character.AI and ChatGPT interactions.

October 28

How to use passkeys to keep your computer safe

Learn how to use passkeys on Windows and Mac computers without cameras or fingerprint readers. Discover secure authentication methods that replace passwords.

October 24

Parents blame ChatGPT for son’s suicide, lawsuit alleges OpenAI weakened safeguards twice before teen’s death

Family updates ChatGPT lawsuit with new evidence that OpenAI relaxed safety protocols around suicide discussions twice before teen's death in 2025.

October 23

From friendly text to financial trap: the new scam trend

Friendly text conversations about BBQs and social events can lead to WEEX gold trading scams that target older adults with fake investment opportunities.

October 18

Tesla's self-driving cars under fire again

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system faces federal investigation following 58 reports of crashes, with six vehicles running red lights before colliding with other cars.

October 17

Former Google CEO warns AI systems can be hacked to become extremely dangerous weapons

Eric Schmidt alerts that hackers can reverse-engineer AI models to bypass safety measures, citing examples like the jailbroken ChatGPT variant called DAN.

October 15

Researchers create revolutionary AI fabric that predicts road damage before it happens

New AI road monitoring system uses sensor-embedded fabric to predict infrastructure problems, potentially reducing maintenance costs and traffic disruptions for cities.

October 8

UC Santa Barbara develops new soft robotic system for emergency intubation procedures

UC Santa Barbara researchers developed a soft robotic intubation system that achieved 100% success rates for experts and 96% for paramedics with minimal training.

October 7

AI tech helps a senior reunite with her cat after 11 days

A woman from Washington reunited with her missing Maine Coon cat Louie after 11 days using Love Lost, a free AI-powered pet recovery platform.

September 25

The world's first flying car is ready for takeoff

Alef Aeronautics plans to begin production of its electric flying car Model A by late 2025, following FAA approval for limited testing at five airport locations.