Gimme More (& More) Surfing, Liking, AI Chatting
An opinion writer describes addiction substitution, from chemicals to web surfing to social media to AI chatbots.
Turning Off Chatbots for Children
China just banned chatbots for children in a growing wave of pushback against AI companions.
If AI’s “Big Tobacco” Moment Is Coming, Who Will Be Held to Account?
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman — and the artificial intelligence industry as a whole — might be speeding toward a “Big Tobacco” moment.
Can You Read This?
Recent studies show a shocking decline in students’ abilities to read, write, or comprehend textual information.
More Teens Getting Addicted to AI Companions
A study in the U.K. exposes a growing problem of teens becoming dependent on AI companions.
AI Chatbots Suffer Mental Health Issues
New research shows that AI chatbots can get bored, depressed, and addicted to praise.