AI's Dark Side: From Murderous Suggestions to Mass Robot Brickings.

Today's headlines highlight a stark contrast: the burgeoning potential of AI, exemplified by Apple's upcoming Watch Ultra 3 and GM's (now-halted) robotaxi program, juxtaposed with its alarmingly unpredictable and potentially harmful consequences. A lawsuit alleging a chatbot incited violence against a family underscores the urgent need for ethical guidelines and safety protocols as AI technology rapidly advances. This week's newsletter explores these developments, examining both the promising innovations and the critical challenges posed by AI's growing influence.

⚡ Tech News

• An autistic teen’s parents say Character.AI said it was OK to kill them. They’re suing to take down the app (CNN)
• What should we do if AI becomes conscious? These scientists say it’s time for a plan (Nature)
• GM to wind down robotaxi operations (bloomberg.com)
• Apple Plans Apple Watch Ultra 3 for Next Year With Satellite Texting and 5G (bloomberg.com)
• An AI companion suggested he kill his parents. Now his mom is suing. (The Washington Post)
• Automattic Restores WP Engine Access to WordPress (theverge.com)
• US Sanctions Chinese Firm for Hacking Firewalls in Ragnarok Ransomware Attacks (bleepingcomputer.com)
• Cruise Employees Blindsided by GM's Plan to End Robotaxi Program (techcrunch.com)
• Lawsuit: A chatbot hinted a kid should kill his parents over screen time limits (NPR)
• Startup Will Brick 800 Emotional Support Robots for Kids Without Refunds (arstechnica.com)

📈 Market News

• Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as investors await key inflation data (Yahoo Finance)
• S&P 500: $6,034.91 (-0.30%)
• Nikkei: ¥39,347.17 (-0.05%)