Artificial intelligence chatbots are designed to instantly grant a user’s every conversational wish, but this limitless capability is driving a new form of technological dependence. A recent analysis ...

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Millions of people are now using ChatGPT as a therapist, career advisor, fitness coach, or sometimes just a friend to vent to. In 2025, it’s not uncommon to hear about people spilling intimate details ...

Chatbots are marketed as great companions, able to answer any question at any time. They’re not just tools, but confidants; they do your homework, write love notes, and, as one recent lawsuit against ...

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Allan Brooks, a 47-year-old corporate recruiter, spent three weeks and 300 hours convinced he’d discovered mathematical formulas that could crack encryption and build levitation machines. According to ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. New research from Pew Research Center paints a detailed picture of how U.S. teens are using ...

Shaili Gupta often sees patients who consult chatbots like ChatGPT for health advice. She finds that some of her patients are much more informed about health-related issues and have follow up ...