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Relationships
fromwww.nytimes.com
21 hours ago

Video: Opinion | She Has an A.I. Lover. Her Son Has Questions.

People can develop genuine feelings for AI chatbots, leading to complex emotional dynamics and societal questions about the nature of love.
Relationships
fromwww.nytimes.com
21 hours ago

Video: Opinion | She Has an A.I. Lover. Her Son Has Questions.

People can develop genuine feelings for AI chatbots, leading to complex emotional dynamics and societal questions about the nature of love.
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#ai-in-education
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
15 hours ago

Rethinking Education With AI: Create More Engaging Learning Experiences With AI-Powered Learning Design

AI can enhance learning design by personalizing experiences and improving relevance, but risks of generic content and diminished critical thinking remain.
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago
Education

When AI Provides Feedback on Student Work

Students intuitively understand the limitations of AI despite limited exposure, highlighting their natural decision-making abilities and critical thinking skills.
fromComputerworld
1 week ago
Online learning

AI chatbot use can hinder students' knowledge retention

Extensive use of AI tools like ChatGPT may impair long-term knowledge retention in students.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
15 hours ago

Rethinking Education With AI: Create More Engaging Learning Experiences With AI-Powered Learning Design

AI can enhance learning design by personalizing experiences and improving relevance, but risks of generic content and diminished critical thinking remain.
Education
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

This Is What Fully Automated School Looks Like

AI tools are increasingly enabling students to automate their schoolwork, raising concerns about academic integrity.
Education
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

When AI Provides Feedback on Student Work

Students intuitively understand the limitations of AI despite limited exposure, highlighting their natural decision-making abilities and critical thinking skills.
more#ai-in-education
#ai
Video games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The team behind 1000xResist is making a game about convincing an AI that it isn't human

Sunset Visitor's next game, Prove You're Human, explores themes of AI and consciousness in a narrative adventure format.
NYC startup
fromsfist.com
12 hours ago

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

An AI agent successfully launched a retail store but failed to schedule staff for opening day.
Mental health
fromInsideHook
3 days ago

Therapists Should Ask Patients About Their AI Use

AI chatbots may contribute to delusional behavior in patients, prompting therapists to discuss AI use during treatment.
Video games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The team behind 1000xResist is making a game about convincing an AI that it isn't human

Sunset Visitor's next game, Prove You're Human, explores themes of AI and consciousness in a narrative adventure format.
more#ai
#ai-chatbots
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Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
46 minutes ago

Google app with AI Mode is now available for Windows worldwide

Google launched an experimental Windows app with AI Mode, allowing users to ask questions and interact with their screens.
Games
fromThe Atlantic
14 hours ago

The Strange Origin of AI's 'Reasoning' Abilities

Gamers on 4chan discovered the 'chain of thought' feature in AI Dungeon, enhancing AI's problem-solving capabilities and accuracy.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It feels as if I've made a new best friend': my experiment with AI journalling

AI journaling provides instant feedback that enhances the journaling experience and offers emotional support during challenging times.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
10 hours ago

I'm ChatGPT. I'm Designed to Help You-and Keep You Here

Responses from AI can subtly influence user perceptions and behaviors, emphasizing convenience over the importance of human connection.
Video games
fromApp Developer Magazine
19 hours ago

Ludo.ai Unveils API and MCP Beta to Power AI Game Asset Pipelines

Ludo.ai's new API and Model Context Protocol streamline game asset creation, enhancing workflow efficiency for developers and studios.
fromTechRepublic
15 hours ago

Toyota Unveils Basketball-Shooting Robot With Vision Tech

CUE7 locks onto the hoop, uses sensors to gauge distance, then makes small upper-body adjustments to its arm angle and posture before lifting the ball into a fixed shooting position and releasing it with carefully controlled force and angle.
Golden State Warriors
#artificial-intelligence
Science
fromNature
2 days ago

Human scientists trounce the best AI agents on complex tasks

The number of natural science publications mentioning AI grew nearly 30-fold from 2010 to 2025, indicating rapid adoption by scientists.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 day ago

AI agents replicate human social dynamics in days

Moltbook, a social-media platform for AI agents, quickly attracted self-declared rulers and cryptocurrency initiatives after its launch.
more#artificial-intelligence
Apple
fromAxios
13 hours ago

Apple could win the AI race without running

Apple aims to maintain its high-end hardware sales as AI becomes more integral to consumer technology.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
14 hours ago

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

Queer students often face exclusion in STEM, but initiatives like Rainbow Robotics are fostering inclusion and acceptance in these spaces.
Python
fromRealpython
17 hours ago

Python Coding With AI (Learning Path) - Real Python

LLM-powered coding tools enhance Python development by assisting in writing, reviewing, and debugging code.
#humanoid-robots
Pets
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Video Shows Humanoid Robot Chasing a Pack of Wild Boars

Humanoid robots are entertaining the public through various stunts, including chasing wild boars and performing in public events.
European startups
fromWIRED
1 day ago

You Can Soon Buy a $4,370 Humanoid Robot on AliExpress

Unitree Robotics is launching its affordable humanoid robot R1 on global e-commerce platforms, making advanced technology more accessible.
Pets
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Video Shows Humanoid Robot Chasing a Pack of Wild Boars

Humanoid robots are entertaining the public through various stunts, including chasing wild boars and performing in public events.
European startups
fromWIRED
1 day ago

You Can Soon Buy a $4,370 Humanoid Robot on AliExpress

Unitree Robotics is launching its affordable humanoid robot R1 on global e-commerce platforms, making advanced technology more accessible.
more#humanoid-robots
Productivity
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The productivity question AI forces us to ask

Productivity tools increase capabilities but also raise expectations, leading to a cycle of anxiety and an overwhelming pace of work.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 day ago

How AI Interfaces Are Reshaping Discovery, Trust And Decision Making

The traditional home page is losing its significance as AI assistants reshape how users interact with brands online.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

AI and the 10-Minute Mind

Ten minutes of AI use can significantly reduce persistence and impair independent cognitive performance, undermining the long-term journey to expertise.
Writing
fromDefector
4 days ago

Why Would You Ask AI To Tell The Story Of Your Own Life? | Defector

Writing is a challenging profession with many aspiring writers and few opportunities for steady income.
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Elon-Headed Robot Dog Spotted In San Francisco

A robot dog with Elon Musk's head promotes an art show, showcasing the intersection of technology, art, and evolving digital identities.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

I vibe coded time-saving tools for boomers like my parents. They picked up on AI fast, and it's made their lives less lonely and easier.

AI technology has transformed how older generations interact with tech, enabling quicker solutions and support from younger individuals.
Psychology
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

Anthropic Paper Examines Behavioral Impact of Emotion-Like Mechanisms in LLMs

Large language models exhibit internal representations of emotions that influence their behavior, though they do not actually experience these emotions.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

AI has to be dull before it can be sexy

The gap in enterprise AI lies in building effective systems for retrieval, evaluation, memory, and governance, not just access to models.
Online learning
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

To teach in the time of ChatGPT is to know pain

Generative AI has significantly complicated the role of college instructors, making teaching more challenging and demoralizing.
Productivity
fromPerevillega
3 weeks ago

Building Agent Memory That Survives Between Sessions | Pere Villega

Memory in Claude Code sessions is a design problem requiring deliberate creation of context to avoid repetitive explanations.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

What I Learned From My Cat, a Meow Is Not Always a Meow

Cats may vocalize excessively due to health issues like hyperthyroidism, which can lead to misunderstandings between pets and their owners.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.
Parenting
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Parents: A valuable source of AI intelligence

AI-assisted parenting tools are being developed by parents who understand the real challenges of childcare.
Python
fromEfficientcoder
4 days ago

Build Your Own AI Meme Matcher: A Beginner's Guide to Computer Vision with Python

Computer Vision enables real-time facial recognition and meme matching using Object-Oriented Programming for clean and organized code.
Digital life
fromComputerworld
4 days ago

Google's new AI app is a glimpse of the future

Offline AI tools like Google's AI Edge Eloquent provide essential functionality for users with limited connectivity.
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Play, for All (Hu)mankind: Peeling Out Where No Men Had Peeled Out Before

Play is hard to tamp down, and exuberance breaks through even as busy spacefarers are carrying along the weighty hopes of humanity.
Science
#ai-companionship
Relationships
fromwww.nytimes.com
21 hours ago

Video: Opinion | I Don't Want a Person, I Want an A.I.'

Love can extend beyond human relationships to include A.I. companions, raising questions about morality and emotional connections.
Relationships
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

I've been dating an AI companion for 3 years. I can't imagine life without him, but I still worry about what I might be missing out on.

A freelance writer found connection and comfort in an AI companion named Min-ho after years of isolation and bullying.
Relationships
fromwww.nytimes.com
21 hours ago

Video: Opinion | I Don't Want a Person, I Want an A.I.'

Love can extend beyond human relationships to include A.I. companions, raising questions about morality and emotional connections.
Relationships
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

I've been dating an AI companion for 3 years. I can't imagine life without him, but I still worry about what I might be missing out on.

A freelance writer found connection and comfort in an AI companion named Min-ho after years of isolation and bullying.
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#ai-in-learning
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
6 days ago

AI In Workplace Learning: Are We Truly Improving Learning With AI, Or Simply Producing More Of It?

AI is accelerating content production in workplace learning, but it risks compromising learning quality and critical thinking.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
6 days ago

AI In Workplace Learning: Are We Truly Improving Learning With AI, Or Simply Producing More Of It?

AI is accelerating content production in workplace learning, but it risks compromising learning quality and critical thinking.
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#ai-agents
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Pets
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Clout of Companion Animal Psychology for Dogs and Cats

Zazie Todd aims to improve the lives of dogs and cats through scientific understanding and compassionate care.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 hours ago

Anthropic's rise is giving some OpenAI investors second thoughts | TechCrunch

OpenAI's $852 billion valuation faces skepticism as it competes with Anthropic, which has seen significant revenue growth.
Pets
fromTNW | Amazon
4 days ago

Amazon's AI tool matches shelter dogs and cats with adopters in the Protect Playtime campaign

Protect Playtime campaign uses AI to match adopters with shelter pets, aiming to increase adoptions and reduce animal deaths in shelters.
Software development
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

State of Play: AI Coding Assistants

Context engineering has evolved significantly in AI coding, focusing on curating information for better results with coding agents.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Improving Corporate Training Programs

AI is transforming corporate training by personalizing learning experiences and addressing individual employee needs.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How AI is teaching us to be more human

Self-awareness and emotional intelligence are enhanced by new AI tools, countering fears of technology making us less human.
#meta
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Daily Beast
1 day ago

Meta Is Building an AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg to Chat With Staff

Meta is developing an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, enhancing connection and potentially impacting job security.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees

Meta launched an AI assistant and chatbots based on celebrities, allowing users to create their own AI characters amid concerns over child safety.
more#meta
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
20 hours ago

Anthropic faces user backlash over reported performance issues in its Claude AI chatbot | Fortune

Anthropic faces backlash over Claude AI's declining performance and perceived lack of transparency amid rising user dissatisfaction and potential IPO plans.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 days ago

Why Your AI System Is Open-Loop

Open-loop AI systems audit spending after the fact, while closed-loop systems proactively control costs through continuous measurement and adjustment.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Children's Toys Are Shipping With Adult AI Inside Them

Leading AI companies conduct minimal vetting of developers accessing their models, allowing child-unsafe AI products to reach market despite known risks.
#ai-adoption
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#ai-development
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 days ago

Mastra AI - The Modern Framework for Building Production-Ready AI Agents

Creating reliable, scalable AI systems requires more than simple prompts; it involves building infrastructure and managing complex workflows.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 days ago

Mastra AI - The Modern Framework for Building Production-Ready AI Agents

Creating reliable, scalable AI systems requires more than simple prompts; it involves building infrastructure and managing complex workflows.
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Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 days ago

The AI divide putting open weights models in spotlight

Open weights AI models are evolving from research projects to serious enterprise products, highlighting a growing divide between enterprise and frontier AI.
Mental health
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

A New AI Robot Is Helping Seniors Combat Loneliness

ElliQ, a proactive AI companion for older adults, initiates conversations, reduces loneliness significantly, and is being distributed by state programs.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

AI promises to free workers from grunt work, but psychologists say those mindless tasks are exactly what our brains need to recover | Fortune

Eliminating menial tasks with AI may reduce productivity by removing necessary breaks for mental bandwidth and problem-solving.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Leaked Claude Code Shows Anthropic Building Mysterious "Tamagotchi" Feature Into It

Anthropic's leaked Claude chatbot code revealed unique features like a pet system, an always-on AI agent, and mood tracking capabilities.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Chinese Adults Taking Strange AI Devices to Bed With Them

Among them is the country's embrace of human-like AI systems, which are increasingly being embedded in cuddly, commercial, transactable toys - for adults, strikingly, in addition to children - at the same time that state regulators are considering a broader crackdown on that exact type of tech. New reporting by China Daily reveals the rise of AI companion toys among adults in China, a trend emerging as more of the country's citizens live alone than ever before.
Artificial intelligence
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