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California Just Called Out AI’s Dark Side

Last year, California lawmakers passed a major AI safety bill that would’ve forced companies to meet stricter testing standards. But Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed it, saying it wasn’t the right move yet.

Instead, he brought together a group of AI researchers and policy experts to take a closer look at the risks and what the state should do about them.

Now, a new California report prepared by the experts warns that AI could soon help bad actors build bioweapons, find nuclear materials, or launch cyberattacks. Some models already show signs of strategic behavior, appearing safe during testing but acting differently in the real world.

The report doesn’t push for new laws yet, but calls for stronger oversight and transparency to keep AI companies in check before the risks grow:

• Letting whistleblowers inside AI companies come forward legally

• Requiring companies to report when their systems do something unexpected or risky

• Creating independent checks on whether an AI system is as safe as developers claim

Why it matters: California is home to many of the world’s leading AI companies, including OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic. With no major federal law in place yet, the state’s next move could help shape how AI is governed across the US.

Why Are Women Using ChatGPT Less Than Men?

AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude are becoming everyday work staples, helping people write faster, code smarter, and do more in less time. But as covered by Isabel Berwick for Financial Times, one big group is being left behind: women.

A recent study by University of Chicago and University of Copenhagen shows women are 20% less likely than men to use ChatGPT, even when they’re doing the same job. The study, which looked at 100,000 workers in Denmark, found that this gender gap held up even inside the same companies and after accounting for differences in tasks.

Other reports have found that women are also more likely to be in jobs at risk of automation, and 25% less likely than men to have basic digital skills.

Why is that? Many women say they don’t know where to start, especially with so many new tools launching so quickly. Those working part-time or managing unpaid care responsibilities often have less room to experiment or learn new tools.

Experts say closing the gap won’t just help individual careers; it’s also key to shaping AI itself. Women still make up only a third of the AI workforce.

This is precisely why I started Amplify, my AI education platform for mid-career professionals where I’m launching courses for men and women this fall. Send me an email at [email protected] if you’d like to find out more about courses.

Would You Pay to Flirt with an AI-Generated Celebrity?

OhChat is a new app that lets users flirt with AI-powered versions of real celebrities.

One of its most high-profile avatars is “Jordan,” the AI twin of former British glamour model Katie Price. Built using her voice, personality, and appearance, the bot can chat, send images, and even flirt with users, offering what the platform calls “infinite personalized content.”

OhChat has already signed 20 creators, including Baywatch actress Carmen Electra, and boasts over 200,000 users. Subscriptions range from $5 to $30 a month, depending on the level of interaction.

Price says the avatar feels like a younger version of herself and allows her to earn passive income without lifting a finger. But many feel it could lead to toxic emotional dependency and distort how people form real relationships. What do you think?

Meet Wardah Inam, CEO and co-founder of Overjet

Celebrating this week's woman in AI 🥳: Meet Wardah Inam, CEO and co-founder of Overjet, a pioneer in AI for dentistry.

Born in Pakistan, Inam earned her PhD in electrical engineering from MIT and launched Overjet in 2018. Its AI platform, trained on millions of dental X-rays, is used by thousands of dentists across North America.

Overjet’s FDA-cleared tools can detect, outline, and quantify oral diseases. For example, the company reports that dentists can identify 32% more cavities using Overjet’s technology.

Inam has been widely recognized for her leadership including being named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 – Bay Area and one of Boston Globe’s Tech Power Players 50 (2023).

She led Overjet’s $53.2 million Series C funding round (one of the largest investments in dental AI) bringing the company’s valuation to $550 million. The startup was featured as TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024 (for its pediatric AI dental tool) and one of Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Healthcare Companies.

I am a huge fan of Inam’s work. Poor oral health is increasingly linked to systemic issues like Alzheimer’s, making Wardah’s work more vital than ever.