Another study argues how bad AI is for our brains, Apple & Google reportedly pointing users to 'nudify' apps, and Anthropic will ask Claude users to verify their identities episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 9 MIN

Another study argues how bad AI is for our brains, Apple & Google reportedly pointing users to 'nudify' apps, and Anthropic will ask Claude users to verify their identities

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-A group of researchers from across the US and the UK have conducted a study on what AI does to our brains and the results are, in a word, grim. -Earlier this year it was revealed that Apple and Google were offering "nudify" apps on their stores despite having clear policies barring such content. Nearly three months later, such apps are not only still available, but being actively promoted on the iOS App Store and Google Play. -Anthropic has started rolling out identity verification on Claude “for a few use cases.” The company didn’t list out those use cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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