AI Chatbots Suffer Mental Health Issues
New research shows that AI chatbots can get bored, depressed, and addicted to praise.
Social Casino Addiction Is Serious Business
Apple makes more money from in-app purchases than laptops, says Bloomberg’s exposé on social casino addiction.
School Smartphone Bans Produce Mixed Results
A three-year study of school smartphone bans finds no improvement in test scores, but a slight improvement in well-being.
Gambler: Heal Thyself
Harry Levant gambled away $2 million of his clients’ money. Ten years later, he’s leading the fight against online gambling.
Smartphone Addiction: Myth or Menace?
After a jury awarded $6 million in damages in a social media addiction trial, experts wonder whether smartphone addiction is even real.
China Proposes Rules on “Digital Humans”
The Chinese government has proposed a chilling new set of rules for AI chatbots.