Shanghai AI Lab researchers find that giving AI richer context—called “context engineering”—can make models smarter without retraining.

Character.AI has banned users under 18 from having open-ended conversations with its chatbots, following public outrage and lawsuits over several teens who died by suicide after prolonged ...

Those under 18 will still be able to access AI-generated content with their favorite characters, but not free-wheeling conversations.

From blaming the victim to replying "I have no interest in your life" to suicidal thoughts, AI chatbots can respond unethically when used for therapy.