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Meta has launched new AI tools to detect ads on its platforms that may look normal but secretly direct users to harmful content, including child sexual abuse material, elsewhere online. The tools were developed after Meta discovered such ads on its platforms.

AI Safety • TechCrunch AI

Anthropic released Claude Sonnet 5.5, the second model in its 5.5 family, positioning it as a faster, lower-cost complement to Opus 5.5. The company says the new model runs 30% faster and costs up to 30% less for most work, with strengths in fixing bugs and creating polished documents and spreadsheets.

AI Models • TechCrunch AI

DraftKings is using AI to behaviorally target chronic gamblers, personalizing ads for users most likely to place losing bets and respond to promotions. The EFF highlights this as a harmful application of online behavioral advertising.

AI Ethics • Hacker News