HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s plan to curb psychiatric overprescribing has sparked alarm in medical circles, with clinicians fearing restricted access to care and legal experts noting potential conflicts with FDA authority.
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Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settled a landmark lawsuit over social media addiction and its impact on schools, bypassing legal immunity by arguing 'design defects,' setting a new legal precedent for tech accountability.
Mark··2 min read
OpenAI's plan to launch an 'Adult Mode' for ChatGPT has met with unanimous opposition from its internal mental health experts. Advisors warn of severe psychological dependency and safety risks, including the potential for dangerous advice during mental health crises. The conflict highlights the struggle between commercial growth and ethical safety guardrails in the AI industry.
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Legal experts are warning of 'mass casualty risks' linked to AI chatbots, prompting a safety crisis in the sector. Consequently, ByteDance has paused the global launch of Seedance 2.0 to navigate complex legal and copyright hurdles. While AI companies are hiring improv actors to humanize emotional responses, academic research underscores both the potential and the severe risks of using AI in mental health contexts.
Mark··3 min read