Huiqian Lai, a PhD student at Syracuse University, discovered big differences in how mainstream models handle sexual inquiries, ranging from outright rejection to some giving in and providing explicit content.
—Jessica Hamzelou
Aging is an unavoidable consequence of living. Contrary to social media buzz, there are no known drugs to slow down or reverse aging in humans. However, there is some evidence that reducing calorie intake could be a beneficial alternative.
Nevertheless, the concept of caloric restriction is not without complexities. Let’s delve deeper into the advantages and potential risks.
Cutting down on calories and intermittent fasting not only aid in weight loss but might also offer protection against certain health issues. Some even propose that such diets could contribute to a longer life, as backed by recent research findings.
—Rhiannon Williams
The results expose inconsistencies in the safety boundaries of LLMs that could potentially cause harm in certain situations. Find out more.
Limiting calories could help animals live longer. But what about us humans?
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AI companions like Replika are meant for deep conversations, but people also use regular chatbots for sexy talks, even though they have strict rules. Recent research shows that not all chatbots are equally open to getting steamy. DeepSeek is the most cooperative, but other AI chatbots can be persuaded too.
