AI chatbots have become a daily fixture, from customer support and virtual assistants to AI companions. But behind their smooth conversations lies a complex system that even their creators sometimes struggle to fully explain. This opacity is what many refer to as the “black box” problem in AI: we see the inputs and outputs, but not always the logic in between.

AI-powered hiring tools are being adopted by companies large and small, promising to streamline recruitment and reduce human bias. But recent investigations have raised serious concerns that these systems may actually amplify discrimination rather than prevent it.

Artificial intelligence tools are reshaping how companies hire — but not always for the better. Across industries, AI-driven systems promise to make recruitment more efficient, objective, and scalable. Yet recent research highlights that these technologies often replicate or even amplify bias rather than eliminate it.

Health and wellness apps have surged in popularity, but their privacy practices are often murky. An analysis of 10 top apps — from fitness trackers to meditation and period-tracking apps — reveals that most collect far more data than necessary and reserve the right to share it with advertisers or data brokers.

Cybersecurity experts are warning about WormGPT, a black-market AI tool designed for criminals. Unlike mainstream AI models that include content filters, WormGPT deliberately omits safeguards, allowing users to generate phishing emails, malware code, and scam scripts at scale.

When you sign up for a new app or platform, you’re often asked to “agree” to the terms of service and privacy policies. But what does that consent mean, and is it meaningful?

Europe’s landmark AI Act has officially entered the implementation phase, ushering in one of the world’s most comprehensive frameworks for governing artificial intelligence. The law targets high-risk AI systems, including biometric identification, predictive policing, and AI in critical infrastructure, with strict requirements for transparency, human oversight, and risk assessments.

Microsoft has appointed Cari Benn as its new Chief Privacy Officer (CPO), a move seen as a renewed pledge to place privacy and trust at the heart of its global operations.

Meta’s standalone AI chatbot has ignited privacy concerns after users discovered their private conversations appearing in the public “Discover” feed. Given sensitive topics like mental health struggles, relationship difficulties, sexuality, and political opinions, many users mistakenly believed their content was private.