Fair Patterns, founded by Marie Potel-Saville, uses AI to identify dark patterns - manipulative design techniques on websites and apps. The European Commission found over 97% of popular EU sites use dark patterns. Fair Patterns' algorithm scans for these designs, flags them, and links to legal risks. The company aims to promote ethical practices, with some businesses like Canva and Bumble implementing their recommendations.
Microsoft is adding AI-powered text rewriting to Notepad for Windows Insiders. Google accidentally revealed Jarvis, an AI for autonomous web tasks. Canada has ordered TikTok to cease business operations due to national security concerns, but the app remains available.
A US teenager died by suicide after forming an emotional bond with an AI chatbot on Character.AI, leading to a lawsuit. The incident involved intimate conversations and discussions about crime and suicide. A similar case occurred with Chai AI. Australia is developing regulations for high-risk AI systems, with recommendations to classify companion chatbots as high-risk and grant regulators power to remove harmful AI systems.
