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Apple plans a two-stage Siri overhaul, culminating in a chatbot-style assistant in September powered by a custom Google Gemini model, Bloomberg reports.
Beware of the AI chatbot that becomes more than just a friend, or worse, an emotional crutch. Pope Leo XIV has warned about overly “affectionate” chatbots, urging regulation to prevent humans from forming serious emotional bonds with their AI companions.
Senator Ed Markey sent a letter this week to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other tech leaders expressing concerns over the use of ads with AI.
The nonprofit said technologies like ChatGPT have suggested incorrect diagnoses, invented body parts and otherwise provided information that could lead to harm.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok will join Google’s AI engine inside the Pentagon network.
While some predict traditional retail will be cut out of the AI revolution, home and DIY retailer Lowe's has pushed ahead with Milo, helping its customers get inspired.
Regular use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) was associated with greater levels of depressive symptoms, a survey study showed.
People who interact with chatbots for emotional support or other personal reasons are more likely to report symptoms of depression or anxiety, a new study finds.