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More teens say they're using AI for friendship. Here's why researchers are concerned
In a new survey, 31% of teens said their conversations with AI companions were "as satisfying or more satisfying" than ...
From tech podcasts to policy: Trump's new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas
President Donald Trump has unveiled an “AI Action Plan” shaped by Silicon Valley tech leaders who supported his campaign. The ...
Scientific American11h
Your Chatbot Says It Might Be Conscious. Should You Believe It?
As large language models like Claude 4 express uncertainty about whether they are conscious, researchers race to decode their inner workings, raising profound questions about machine awareness, ethics ...
Odessa American11h
Teens say they are turning to AI for friendship
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
The Japan Times2d
The rise of AI companionship in a lonely Japan
AI chatbots are becoming stand-ins for pets and partners — offering comfort, connection and raising new concerns.
Windsurf was a startup Cinderella story. Now it's become a cautionary tale.
The whipsawing of Windsurf employees and the unusual cleaving of the company into separate parts have left a bitter taste in ...
KPBS3d
Most teens have used AI to flirt and chat — but still prefer human interaction
A new report from the group Common Sense Media shows teens are experimenting with AI "companions" designed to provide deep ...