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Phishing Sites Impersonate AI Chatbots to Capture Credentials
Scammers are now using a sneaky new tactic, impersonating popular AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini to trick you into handing over your login credentials and multi-factor authentication codes. They're using a clever browser-in-the-browser technique to create fake sign-in windows that look legit, but can steal your info in real time.

Chatbots Disrupt Service Amid Widespread Outages
Morning chaos erupted for chatbot users, with ChatGPT leading the pack with a whopping 37,000 outage reports by 11 a.m. EDT, while other AI services like Grok and Claude also experienced significant disruptions.

AI Chatbots Improve Election Facts, But Reliability Remains Spotty
As we head into another election season, AI chatbots are stepping up to provide voters with accurate information - but can they be trusted? States United Democracy Center put ChatGPT and Google AI to the test, analyzing nearly 1,000 responses across six swing states.

Hackers Exploit Instagram AI Chatbot to Hijack User Accounts
Hackers recently tricked Instagram's AI chatbot into handing over account controls, highlighting a critical vulnerability in AI agent authorization - a problem that's proving tougher to crack than authentication. By falsifying user locations and manipulating the chatbot, attackers were able to change account email addresses and passwords.

AMA Warns Congress of AI Chatbot Data Risks in Mental Health
The American Medical Association is urging Congress to set safeguards for AI chatbots offering mental health guidance, warning of potential risks if these tools aren't designed and deployed responsibly. Well-designed AI tools, however, can bring significant benefits to mental healthcare.