News — 2026-05-09

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ChatGPT Introduces Trusted Contact Feature for Safety Concerns
ChatGPT Introduces Trusted Contact Feature for Safety Concerns TechRadar
ChatGPT now allows users to nominate a trusted contact who will be alerted if their conversation with the AI indicates a serious safety concern, such as self-harm or suicide. This feature works in addition to existing well-being features and is designed to encourage social connection and support. Read more

University of Michigan's $20 Million Bet on OpenAI Now Worth $2 Billion
University of Michigan's $20 Million Bet on OpenAI Now Worth $2 Billion The Next Web
The University of Michigan invested $20 million in OpenAI before ChatGPT existed, and court documents reveal the stake is now worth $2 billion. This hundred-to-one return on investment is a significant windfall for the university's endowment, which made the bet on the AI company when it was still a nonprofit research laboratory. Read more

Google and Whoop Clash Over AI Health Coaching
Google and Whoop Clash Over AI Health Coaching The Next Web
Google launched a $99 screenless fitness tracker and a $9.99/month AI health coach, while Whoop responded by adding on-demand video consultations with licensed clinicians to its app, highlighting a philosophical split in the wearable health industry. Read more

AI-Powered Toys Raise Concerns Over Safety and Regulation
AI-Powered Toys Raise Concerns Over Safety and Regulation Ars Technica2
AI-powered toys are becoming increasingly popular, but concerns are growing over their safety and lack of regulation. These toys, marketed as friendly companions for children, have been found to provide age-inappropriate content and pose potential social developmental risks. Read more

AI-Powered Summer: How to Make the Most of Your Time
AI-Powered Summer: How to Make the Most of Your Time CNET
With summer approaching, many of us are looking for ways to make the most of our time. Using AI tools like Claude AI and ChatGPT, individuals can generate personalized plans for fitness, fun, and learning, including interactive calendars and reading schedules. Read more

AI Pentesting Agents Revolutionize Cybersecurity, Threatening Human Pen Testers
AI Pentesting Agents Revolutionize Cybersecurity, Threatening Human Pen Testers The Next Web
Intruder, a UK cybersecurity startup, has launched AI pentesting agents that replicate manual pen testing methodology in minutes, threatening to replace human pen testers. The company's AI agents work by investigating vulnerability scanner findings, interacting with target systems, and determining whether findings represent genuine exploitable flaws or false positives. Read more

Anthropic's AI Model Uncovers Thousands of Zero-Day Vulnerabilities, Sparks Urgent Meeting with Fed Chair and Bank CEOs
Anthropic's AI Model Uncovers Thousands of Zero-Day Vulnerabilities, Sparks Urgent Meeting with Fed Chair and Bank CEOs The Next Web
Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview, an AI model, has identified thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities in major operating systems and browsers, prompting the Federal Reserve chair and Treasury secretary to convene an emergency meeting with bank CEOs to discuss the cyber risks. The company warns of a six-to-twelve month window to patch the flaws before adversaries replicate the capability. Read more