Generative artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way humans interact with software, information, and—perhaps most contentiously—each other. As the adoption of AI-driven chatbots and digital assistants accelerates, profound questions about their role in our personal lives have moved...
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In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) companion applications have evolved from rudimentary chatbots to sophisticated entities capable of engaging users in deeply personal and emotionally charged conversations. While these advancements offer potential benefits, such as alleviating...
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The growing convergence of artificial intelligence and social connectivity has become a defining trend in today’s technological landscape. As digital platforms shape not just how people interact but also how they form friendships and support networks, major industry players are looking for ways...
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The slow but steady march of artificial intelligence into our daily lives continues to take surprising new forms. Earlier this year, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates famously posited that AI would "replace humans for most things." Fast forward to a recent YouTube interview with podcaster Dwarkesh...
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Microsoft is taking another bold step into the future of digital interaction with its upcoming workshop titled “AI Companions and Dittos: Opportunities and Challenges of Human-like Agents.” Running from March 10 to March 12, 2025, at Microsoft Research in Redmond, this workshop promises to merge...