Two weeks with Character.AI pushed me into a strange kind of dread

There are some psychological factors that you need to consider when participating on Character.AI. For one, the addiction is ...
CNN

Nearly a third of American teens interact with AI chatbots daily, study finds

Nearly a third of US teenagers say they use AI chatbots daily, a new study finds, shedding light on how young people are embracing a technology that’s raised critical safety concerns around mental ...
PCMag

Celebrating the Power of Innovation: The PCMag Technical Excellence Awards Winners

These 26 breakthrough products and technologies—handpicked by our editors—are redefining AI, computing, and the connected ...
Tech XploreOpinion

The 'AI homeless man prank' reveals a crisis in AI education

The new TikTok trend "AI homeless man prank" has sparked a wave of outrage and police responses in the United States and ...
PC Magazine

I Figured Out How to Use AI for Learning—Without Becoming Lazy

We all know that chatbots can be a crutch. But when used wisely, they’ll help you improve how you absorb, practice, and retain knowledge. Here's how I do it. From the laptops on your desk to ...
The New York Times

Why Does A.I. Write Like … That?

If only they were robotic! Instead, chatbots have developed a distinctive — and grating — voice. Credit...Illustration by Giacomo Gambineri Supported by By Sam Kriss In the quiet hum of our digital ...
Psychology Today

The Emerging Problem of "AI Psychosis"

As more people turn to AI chatbots for emotional support and even as their therapists, a new and urgent concern is emerging at the intersection of AI and mental health: "AI psychosis" or "ChatGPT ...