About 12% of U.S. Teens Seek Emotional Support from AI

  1. OpenAI's latest threat report, released in February 2026, examines the integration of AI models with websites and social platforms by malicious actors. The report highlights the implications for detection and defense against such threats. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  2. Arvind KC has been appointed as the new Chief People Officer at OpenAI. His role will focus on scaling the company, strengthening its culture, and leading the evolution of work in the age of AI. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  3. OpenAI no longer evaluates SWE-bench Verified due to increasing contamination and mismeasurement of frontier coding progress. Their analysis reveals flawed tests and training leakage, recommending SWE-bench Pro instead. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  4. Peter Steinberger, creator of the viral AI agent OpenClaw, advises AI builders to adopt a more playful approach and allow themselves time to improve. He believes this method enhances the learning process in AI coding. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  5. TechCrunch is inviting applications to speak at the Founder Summit 2026, with a deadline of April 17. Speakers will lead roundtables or breakout sessions for 1,000 founders and investors, sharing hard-won scaling lessons. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  6. About 12% of U.S. teens are using general-purpose AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok for emotional support or advice. Mental health professionals express concern as these tools are not designed for such purposes. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  7. Amazon has introduced three new personality styles for Alexa+ users, allowing them to customize the AI assistant's communication style. This feature aims to enhance the user experience by offering more personalized interactions. (Source: Engadget) Original
  8. Spotify is rolling out a new feature that reorders playlists by BPM and key, making transitions between tracks smoother. This update builds on previous efforts to create seamless listening experiences. (Source: Engadget) Original