I’ll begin by saying, when I unboxed Friend, I was underwhelmed. As someone who has tested a variety of AI gadgets, chatbots, and wearables, this felt different. That’s because Friend isn’t like other ...
As AI becomes ubiquitous, some people are turning to it for help with something deeper than productivity: 6% of Americans say ...
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And now for a story about romance - very modern romance. NPR's Windsor Johnston takes us on one of the strangest dates of her life. WINDSOR JOHNSTON, BYLINE: If you thought dating in 2025 couldn't get ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...
What does a little purple alien know about healthy human relationships? More than the average artificial intelligence companion, it turns out. The alien in question is an animated chatbot known as a ...
It's 2025, and I have some news for you: after initially resisting, I've given up and started using ChatGPT all the time. I have used it more than ever since I moved to good old Italy. You might get ...