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Nearly a Third of American Teens Interact with AI Chatbots Daily, Study Finds [ [link removed] ]
I’m a little surprised it’s that low. I’m less concerned about the fact that they use them, I think eventually it’ll be just another feature of internet left, but how they’re using them is the really important thing
Studies: LLMs Sway Political Opinions More Than One-Way Messaging [ [link removed] ]
Now imagine what would happen if human beings actually talk to each other
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Woman hospitalized after Pluribus ad on smart fridge triggers psychotic episode [ [link removed] ] - That’s probably not a very effective ad. I don’t think she’s going to want to watch Pluribus
Tesla’s Optimus Robot Crashes to the Floor During Miami Event, Video Goes Viral [ [link removed] ]- Maybe we won’t have to worry about the robot uprising for a while after all
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