AI chatbots are hurting children, Australian education minister warns as anti-bullying plan announced

18/10/2025 03:54 The Guardian

Jason Clare says artificial intelligence is ‘supercharging bullying’ to a ‘terrifying’ extentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA disturbing new trend of AI chatbots bullying children and even encouraging them to take their own lives has the Australian government very concerned.Speaking to media on Saturday, the federal education minister, Jason Clare, said artificial intelligence was “supercharging” bullying. Continue reading...

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Trump claims Maduro willing to give ‘everything’ to ease US tensions

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Trump downplays hopes he will supply Ukraine with US missiles after meeting with Zelenskyy

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17/10/2025 19:08 The Guardian

Donald Trump claims ‘we’re getting along with China’ amid escalating trade war – US politics live

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17/10/2025 18:24 The Guardian

Survivors of airstrike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean held on US navy ship, officials say

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17/10/2025 17:30 The Guardian

UK MPs warn of repeat of 2024 riots unless online misinformation is tackled

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Mississippi residents sue UK-owned biomass firm granted permit for more emissions

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Broken promises and political crises: how Emmanuel Macron fell from French favour

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Revealed: how a Russian fight club expanded into the US with the help of American neo-Nazis

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Three neo-Nazis jailed for plotting terror attacks on UK mosques and synagogues

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17/10/2025 11:04 The Guardian

Infectious diseases in Gaza ‘spiralling out of control’, says WHO – Middle East live

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‘The key to success is in the sky’: the Ukrainian defenders struggling to stem Russia’s air assault

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‘Wailing ghosts through loudspeakers’: Cambodia accuses Thailand of psychological warfare along border

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Australia news live: Ley challenges Albanese over Trump meeting; storm warning for Sydney

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Man accused of killing Georgina Ward in 2020 appears in Dudley court

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