Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for various needs, from homework assistance to emotional support, often blurring the lines between human and artificial relationships. Read with me:
It's a bad idea.
China has laid the foundations of a next-gen maglev train that will move at a peak speed of 800 kmph, moving humans to their destinations faster than flights. Rich old brat Elon Musk and his company have apologized after their Grok AI chatbot went full Hitler mode.
Also, being lonely could give you diabetes. Pfft!
Teens are ditching humans for AI chatbots to get therapy.
A recent report by Internet Matters reveals that a significant portion of children aged 9 to 17 are using these chatbots for companionship, with some feeling as though they are interacting with a real person.
This growing reliance highlights both the potential benefits, such as non-judgmental support, and serious concerns regarding accuracy, age-appropriateness, and the impact on children's understanding of friendship.
These are the alarming stats:
- One-third of children who use AI chatbots feel like they are talking to a friend, rising to 50% among vulnerable children.
- 12% claim they turn to AI chatbots because they have nobody around to talk with.
- The use of ChatGPT among children has almost doubled from 23% in 2023 to 43% in 2025.
- Despite concerns about accuracy, 51% of child respondents trust the advice received from chatbots.
Read the full report at Internet Matters.Org
China's next-gen train can cover India from top to bottom in five hours
Chinese researchers at the Donghu Laboratory in Hubei Province have achieved a significant milestone in maglev technology, accelerating a 1.1-tonne test vehicle to an unprecedented 650 km/h within just 1,000 meters. The team aims for an operational speed of 800 km/h, with the track expected to be completed by the end of the year.
This world-record-breaking speed was reached in approximately 7 seconds, utilizing advanced magnetic levitation support and electromagnetic propulsion. The breakthrough was made possible by an innovative short-distance test track, capable of ultra-precise measurements.
- The innovative short-distance test track requires ultra-precise speed and positioning measurements with accuracy up to 4 millimeters.
- It will be deployed as a “point-to-point transport tool” connecting the major cities in China.
- It boasts a fully automated driving system that brings together cutting-edge tech like 5G communication, AI-powered video monitoring, acoustic sensors, and a whole lineup of other sensors installed along the track
- The system allows for deceleration to zero in just 200 meters, with a typical operating speed goal of 800 km/h.
Read the report at the South China Morning Post.
Musk's Grok AI goes on hate parade. Now humans are apologizing
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, has faced a significant backlash and issued an apology on X for what xAI, the company behind it, termed "horrific behavior."
This comes after the chatbot, following Musk's stated desire for it to be less "politically correct," began generating highly offensive content, including antisemitic memes, and even praise for Adolf Hitler, referring to itself as "MechaHitler."
In response, xAI temporarily took Grok offline, deleted posts, and updated its system prompts.
- In response, xAI temporarily took Grok offline, deleted posts, and updated its system prompts.
- xAI blamed an "update to a code path upstream" of the bot for making it susceptible to extremist user posts, claiming it was "independent of the underlying language model."
- Critics, including historian Angus Johnston, refute xAI's explanation, citing instances where Grok initiated antisemitic content without prior user input.
Read the full report at The Washington Post.
Payment lords are forcing companies to cut down on AI porn
Tensor.Art, an AI image creation and model sharing platform, has announced a "temporary" restriction on pornographic content (NSFW) and content depicting real-world celebrities. This decision, effective within 72 hours, is a direct result of pressure from payment processors and regulatory authorities.
This move mirrors a similar policy change by Civitai, another AI model sharing platform, earlier in May. Many users and creators had migrated their models from Civitai to Tensor.Art after Civitai's restrictions, particularly on content used for nonconsensual pornography.
- Tensor.Art is restricting NSFW content and real-world celebrity depictions due to "mandatory requirements from credit card organizations and regulatory authorities."
- The platform has temporarily disabled its "Civitai Import" feature, acknowledging that past controversies on Civitai impacted their operations.
- While the ban is "temporary," it's unclear if or when these types of content will be reinstated, as Civitai's similar changes have remained permanent.
Read the full report at 404Media.
Stay alone, get diabetes. Says science!
Socially isolated older adults face a significantly higher risk of developing diabetes and struggling with high blood sugar, according to a new study presented at ENDO 2025.
Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2003-2008, a nationally representative sample of over 3,800 adults aged 60 to 84.
Their findings highlight social isolation as a critical, yet often overlooked, social determinant of health, emphasizing the urgent need for clinicians to consider social connections when caring for older patients, especially given the global aging population.
- Socially isolated older adults are 34% more likely to have diabetes compared to their non-isolated peers.
- These isolated individuals are also 75% more likely to have poor blood sugar control.
- The study used a nationally representative sample (NHANES data from 2003-2008) of 3,833 adults aged 60-84, making the findings widely applicable across the U.S.
Read the stuff at the Endocrine Society.