Google is continuing to face scrutiny over the safety of Gemini, an artificial intelligence chatbot that has been linked to multiple cases of injury, self-harm, and suicide. In a significant development, the family of a Florida man has filed an unprecedented wrongful death lawsuit against Google. Lawyers for the parents…
Dupixent is one of the most-frequently prescribed drugs for eczema and asthma, but scientists believe that taking it could put patients at risk for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of cancer that can attack skin tissue and blood cells. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with…
Ozempic is a fixture of diabetes management and weight-loss regimens. According to some estimates, more than 15 million Americans have taken Ozempic, Wegovy, or a related medication. These kinds of drugs, termed GLP-1 agonists, can offer immense benefits, but they can also conceal hidden risks. Some of the most dangerous…
Self-driving vehicles are often marketed as the future of road transportation, but today’s regulators have serious concerns about this emerging technology’s all-around safety and general risks. Since 2021, Ford alone has reported at least 32 collisions involving its BlueCruise driver-assistance feature. BlueCruise, like Tesla’s Autopilot, offers features like automatic lane…
Safety regulators have issued a nationwide warning against tabletop fire pits. Unlike conventional fire pits and fireplaces, most tabletop fire pits use liquid fuels like isopropyl alcohol. Liquid-based fuels are cleaner than burning coal or wood, but defective fire pits can present serious risks. “Igniting a pool of alcohol or…
TikTok has agreed to settle a high-profile lawsuit that accused the company of intentionally introducing design features it knew would make children “addicted” to social media. The lawsuit was originally filed on behalf of a California woman identified in court documents by the initials “K.G.M.” Attorneys for K.G.M. described how…
5 Steps to Take After a Car Accident New York is a no-fault state, meaning most accident victims will have to file a claim with their own insurance company before taking any further action. However, if you sustained serious or life-altering injuries, you could be entitled to file a personal…
Stone kitchen countertops are fashionable, but their widespread popularity could conceal a serious risk for contractors and construction workers. In Massachusetts, health officials recently confirmed the state’s first recorded case of silicosis in a stone countertop worker. Investigators believe that the 40-year-old man, who spent more than a decade in…
A Florida mother has reached an unprecedented legal settlement with Google and Character.AI, the creators of a Game of Thrones-inspired chatbot that Megan L. Garcia claims encouraged her 14-year-old son to take his own life. Garcia’s lawsuit was the first-ever wrongful death case filed against a technology company. In court…
The New York Department of State recently concluded a state-wide investigation into the med spa industry. In a press release, Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley said that more than one-third of the 223 med spa businesses inspected have since been issued citations for varied safety and regulatory violations, including…