AI teddy bears target children but often rely on adult-oriented models, risking inappropriate content, data breaches, and emotional manipulation. Regulations lag behind, raising critical safety and privacy concerns in the booming industry.
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Teddy Bears With Microphones: Adult AI in the Nursery

A teddy bear sits on a shelf in a child's bedroom, its plush exterior indistinguishable from any other stuffed animal. But inside, a mi...

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AI is shifting from hype to real-world impact—experts predict smarter automation, stricter regulations, and powerful AI agents transforming industries. While some foresee breakthroughs like human-level intelligence, others warn about risks, bias, and job disruption.

AI will redefine how we work, create, and live—faster than ever before.

https://honestaiengine.com/magazine/what-the-experts-have-to-say-on-ai/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-6

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What happens when Generative AI disappears into the woodwork?

As part of my PhD studies, I read and write a lot of stuff that doesn't really fit into my research, but which I find interesting anyway. I'm categorising these "spare parts" on my blog, and if you're interested in following them you'll find them all here. At the moment we’re still in the thick of the Generative AI hype, with social media posts and articles telling us things like “you’re using ChatGPT wrong” and “here’s how you can maximise your profits and automate your […]

https://leonfurze.com/2023/10/11/what-happens-when-generative-ai-disappears-into-the-woodwork/

The Eternal Promise: A History of Attempts to Eliminate Programmers

From COBOL in the 1960s to AI in the 2020s, every generation promises to eliminate programmers. Explore the recurring cycles of software simplification hype.

Signal Through the Noise
Beheer je AI-agenten als nooit tevoren: innovatie zonder toe te geven op controle! #AIFuture 🚀 
https://itinsights.nl/cybersecurity/grip-op-ai-agenten-innovatie-met-volledige-controle/
Grip op AI-agenten: Innovatie met volledige controle.

Risicobeheer en AI-agent beveiliging voor besluitvormers De inzet van AI-agenten biedt grote kansen, maar roept ook dringende vragen op over veiligheid en…

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If your day is a mess of tabs, terminals, and tools, Perplexity Computer is designed to collapse that into a single AI-native workspace.

In my latest piece, I cover the 19-model “AI orchestra,” usage-based pricing, and why Perplexity is clearly aiming beyond search.

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Telstra Reports Billion-Dollar Profit Amidst Workforce Reduction

Telstra reported over $1 billion profit for the first half of 2026, but also cut over 2,300 jobs. Find out why this happened and what it means for customers and employees.

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https://newsletter.tf/telstra-profit-over-1-billion-early-2026-job-cuts/

Telstra made $1.2 billion profit in the first half of 2026, an 8.1% increase. This comes after cutting 2,356 jobs in 2025.

#TelstraProfit, #JobCutsAustralia, #TelecomNews, #AIFuture, #AustralianBusiness

https://newsletter.tf/telstra-profit-over-1-billion-early-2026-job-cuts/

Telstra Makes Over $1 Billion Profit in Early 2026 While Cutting Jobs

Telstra reported over $1 billion profit for the first half of 2026, but also cut over 2,300 jobs. Find out why this happened and what it means for customers and employees.