harmful
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There’s the possibility that conversations with AI wouldn’t just be ineffective, but actually harmful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Whistleblower Arturo Bejar, who once worked at Instagram, claimed that in the past he had told bosses that harmful stuff was happening to children on the platform, and no action was taken.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
The Brazilian government on Wednesday said it was suing the Discord messaging platform for nearly $100 million in damages over its alleged failure to protect children from harmful content and demanded it adopt stronger safeguards.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Scientists would also need to establish an appropriate dose that provides benefits safely while minimizing the risk of harmful interactions with other medications.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Additional conversations with my doctor helped me understand that my behavior had become harmful to me.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
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