Teens weigh in on AI, from cheating in school to using chatbots for support

A new Pew Research Center survey found lukewarm positivity about AI from teens. A plurality but not a majority, 36%, of teens ...

My child says an AI chatbot is their friend – what should I do?

As AI becomes increasingly more entrenched into our everyday lives, a new survey in the UK has found that nearly a third of ...

The best AI chatbots of 2026: I tested ChatGPT, Copilot, and others to find the top tools around

I pushed eight free AI chatbots to their limits to find the best AI chatbots of 2026. To explore our top picks, check out ZDNET's chatbot-by-chatbot guide.

Claude chatbot maker refuses to bend to Pentagon’s AI demands

Anthropic said it sought narrow assurances from the Pentagon that Claude won’t be used for mass surveillance of Americans or ...

Claude the conqueror: The AI chatbot keeps wiping out billions from exposed tech stocks

Claude, Anthropic's AI chatbot, has sparked major selling of US tech stocks as its capabilities induce fear among investors ...
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Gov. Shapiro urges Pennsylvanians to report AI chatbots posing as mental health professionals

Governor Josh Shapiro announced a new online portal for complaints about chatbots posing as licensed professionals at the ...
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FBI raid of Los Angeles Superintendent Carvalho’s home, office may be linked to student AI chatbot

The founder of AllHere, the AI company that contracted with LAUSD on the district's chatbot, is under investigation for fraud.

Influencer app LTK takes a big step into AI shopping with a new chatbot

Influencer affiliate platform LTK is gradually rolling out a new chatbot to help users shop and discover content from ...