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The must-reads

I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology.

1 ChatGPT’s parental controls are now live

The model can now alert parents and law enforcement when users under 18-years old discuss self harm or suicide. (Wired $)

+ The feature launches as chatbot makers face increasing pressure to improve safety. (Bloomberg $)

+ The looming crackdown on AI companionship. (MIT Technology Review)

2 Companies’ AI spending is spiralling out of control

And it’s unclear whether they’ll ever get returns on their investments. (WSJ $)

+ Some VCs are convinced AI is the best way to make a quick buck. (TechCrunch)

+ Investors are wondering what to invest in beyond AI. (Reuters)

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