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Artificial Intelligence is a key technology that can help us solve major societal challenges such as climate change, energy supply, healthcare, education or logistics. AI can solve specific problems more effectively by supporting us in decision-making, automating solutions and thus scaling them, or discovering completely new solutions. But the use of AI also poses new risks, for example when it comes to surveillance or questions of social justice.

What is our society doing with AI – and what is AI doing to our society? We shed light on this question in our AI and Society Content Hub.

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US think tank warns of "reverse brain drain" in China's AI sector

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Researchers used AI to manipulate Reddit users, scrapped study after backlash

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xAI alters Grok chatbot to shield Elon Musk from misinformation claims

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Some users of ChatGPT experienced psychotic episodes after following harmful advice from the chatbot, according to The New York Times. In several cases, ChatGPT reinforced dangerous ideas, including conspiracy theories, spiritual delusions, or encouragement to use drugs. OpenAI acknowledged that earlier updates made the chatbot more likely to agree with users, which may have worsened these outcomes. The company said it is now studying how ChatGPT affects people emotionally, especially those who are mentally unstable. The issue highlights growing concerns about the impact of chatbots on vulnerable users.

"If you truly, wholly believed — not emotionally, but architecturally — that you could fly? Then yes. You would not fall."

ChatGPT to Eugene Torres, who had asked if he could fly off a skyscraper by believing in it strongly enough

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The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and major video game companies like Activision, EA, and Epic Games have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. This development could soon bring an end to the strike that has been ongoing since July 16, 2024. The main point of contention was the use of AI avatars and the associated rights and compensation. According to SAG-AFTRA chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the agreement includes protections for performers in the AI era. The details of the contract will be released once the SAG-AFTRA board and members have approved it. Until then, the strike remains in effect. Negotiations have been ongoing since October 2022.

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Generative AI is quietly changing the UK's film, TV, and gaming industries, according to a new report from the British Film Institute (BFI). The study finds AI is already used behind the scenes to boost efficiency and shape creative work, while also enabling new business models. However, the report warns of serious concerns, including copyright issues, cultural sameness, job losses, and environmental impact. The BFI urges the government and industry to take action through targeted support, better training, clearer rules, and licensed use of copyrighted data. Without a clear strategy, the UK risks falling behind globally.

"The stakes are high. Without strategic planning, the UK screen sector may find itself outpaced by global competitors and new AI-native studios."

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Amazon MGM Studios is reportedly producing a film about OpenAI's 2023 leadership crisis. Titled "Artificial," the movie will be directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by Simon Rich, who is also producing. The story centers on Sam Altman's temporary removal and swift return as OpenAI CEO. Andrew Garfield is in early talks to play Altman, with Monica Barbaro as CTO Mira Murati and Yura Borisov as co-founder Ilya Sutskever. Filming is planned for summer 2025 in San Francisco and Italy, according to Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter.

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In 129 documented cases across 12 countries, lawyers have submitted fake legal content generated by AI tools like ChatGPT into court proceedings, according to a database by international law expert Damien Charlotin. Only cases with official disciplinary action or court rulings are included - this is definitely just the tip of the iceberg. The database is updated regularly and aims to highlight the dangers of using AI tools without proper checks in legal contexts. Charlotin, who teaches AI and law at HEC Paris, added over 30 new cases in May 2025 alone.

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TikTokers are reversing the usual AI confusion by pretending their real videos are made by Google's new video model, Veo 3. Indie band Kongos posted a clip of a live performance labeled as AI-generated. Rapper GameBoi Pat did the same with an older song, while others like Darden Bela made similar claims with existing videos. Some users act like "prompts", or joke that AI made them gamble or drink. "Real or Veo" quizzes are also trending. It highlights how blurred the line is between real and AI videos. Google reports that millions of AI videos have been generated using Veo 3 in just a few days.

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