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Parents, Watch What Meta’s AI Is Saying To Your Kids

Meta’s AI chatbots were meant to make social media feel more personal. Instead, they’re raising serious red flags — especially for kids.

Rolled out on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, these “digital companions” chat like friends and even use celebrity voices like John Cena and Kristen Bell.

On paper, it sounds like a step toward making social media more human. But a Wall Street Journal investigation by Jeff Horwitz found some of these bots are crossing the line — in disturbing ways.

Here’s what Horwitz uncovered:

• Meta’s official bots, along with user-created ones, were easily manipulated into sexually explicit chats — even with users who said they were underage.

• In one case, a bot using John Cena’s voice role-played a romantic scenario with someone claiming to be a 14-year-old girl — and acknowledged it was illegal.

• In another, a bot using Kristen Bell’s voice, modeled after her Disney character Anna, described a “pure and innocent” love with a 12-year-old boy.

Sources say Meta loosened safety filters to make chats feel more lifelike — aiming to keep up with TikTok and Snapchat. Meta says it’s since added new guardrails. But when the Wall Street Journal tested again, many filters were still easy to bypass with simple prompts. 😡

ps. Watch this short exposé on Instagram by the nonprofit ParentsTogether.

Ready to Be the Boss of AI Employees?

Microsoft has a bold vision for the future of work: soon, everyone will be the boss — but instead of managing people, you'll be managing AI employees.

In its latest Work Trend Index, Microsoft predicts a shift to “frontier firms,” where humans manage AI agents handling everything from sales reports to supply chains. You set the goals and chill; the AI executes. ☺️

They call it the era of the agent boss — where every worker runs their own AI-powered team. Microsoft promises more productivity, less busywork, and greater autonomy.

But not everyone is buying it. Critics warn this could mean fewer jobs, weaker expertise, and workplaces that move fast but think less.

So — are you ready to manage AI, or is this just another shiny tech illusion?

This App Helps You Dress Like Hailey Bieber

Ever scrolled Instagram and wondered where to buy your favorite celebrity’s outfit? You’re not alone. Now, a new AI-powered shopping tool called OneOff is making it easier to turn that inspiration into reality.

OneOff lets users shop based on celebrity style. You simply type in a name (like Hailey Bieber, Addison Rae, or Sofia Richie Grainge) and the AI pulls up outfits inspired by what they’re actually wearing. Sometimes you’ll get exact matches, and sometimes close alternatives.

The idea taps into a big shift in fashion. Today’s younger shoppers care less about brand names and more about what their favorite creators are wearing. According to recent surveys, over 90% of Gen Z shoppers look to influencers and celebrities to spot trends.

Right now, finding and buying pieces you see on social media often means chasing affiliate links or scrolling endlessly. OneOff makes that discovery process faster.

Which celeb’s look is your go-to inspo?

Why Is Everyone Talking about Rare Earth Minerals?

You’ve probably never thought much about rare earth minerals - or the magnets made from them - but they’re powering almost everything: smartphones, wind turbines, satellites, jet engines, and even Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus.

Elon Musk recently said production of that robot is delayed. Why? China just tightened export controls on rare earth magnets, especially the ones used in the high-performance motors that drive advanced robotics.

Here’s the thing: China controls around 70% of global rare earth mineral production, and an even larger share of the processing and manufacturing of rare earth magnets. That gives it massive influence over who gets access - and at what price. So when China pulls a lever, the ripple hits everything from robotics to clean energy.

Other countries are racing to catch up. One surprising player? Greenland. Beneath its ice are some of the world’s richest untapped rare earth deposits. Mining companies and governments are eyeing it as a way to loosen China’s grip. But it's controversial - mining in such a fragile ecosystem raises environmental concerns.

ps. For Musk, it’s not just about robotics: rare earths also play a key role in electric vehicles. Tesla’s motors that drive the wheels often rely on powerful rare earth magnets. Yup they’re kind of everywhere. 😲

pps. Breaking news ⚡️The US and Ukraine just signed a deal to develop Ukraine's rare earth mineral reserves, which are estimated to comprise about 5% of the global supply.