Social Issues
Vandals deface New York subway ads for AI companion pendant
October 09, 2025 由 AI 报道
Critics have vandalized advertisements for the Friend AI necklace in New York subways, protesting its surveillance features and role in addressing loneliness. The campaign, launched by 22-year-old founder Avi Schiffmann, has sparked widespread backlash online and offline. While Schiffmann defends the device as a supplement to human relationships, detractors warn of privacy risks and societal harms.
Dresden Tatort episode examines youth placement system
October 11, 2025 由 AI 报道
The new Dresden 'Tatort' episode 'Siebenschläfer' investigates the death of a 16-year-old in a youth placement facility. Detectives uncover inconsistencies in the youth welfare system and possible overmedication. The crime drama highlights costs and profits in the industry.