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#ai-voice

Relationships

Video: Opinion | Can a Bot Love You Back?

Mission District

An AI agent opened a store in San Francisco. Then it forgot the staff

fromTheregister

Podcast

Anthropic's Mythos has The Kettle crew curious, skeptical

fromEntrepreneur

5 days ago

This AI Agent 'Lives in Your Texts' and Just Wants You to Have Fun

The Nudge is an AI agent that plans and books activities based on user preferences.

Philosophy

AI Jesus and BuddhaBot: The faith-based tech boom is here

Just Like Me offers AI-generated Jesus avatars for personal faith interactions, raising questions about technology's impact on spirituality.

Readers reply: Should we be polite to voice assistants and AIs?

Politeness towards AI can reinforce positive interactions, but it is not necessary as machines are not sentient beings.

Video: Opinion | Can a Bot Love You Back?

Exploring the emotional dynamics between humans and A.I. chatbots reveals new perspectives on love and relationships.

Mission District

An AI agent opened a store in San Francisco. Then it forgot the staff

Andon Market is the first AI-run store in the Bay Area, managed by an AI named Luna.

Podcast

fromTheregister

Anthropic's Mythos has The Kettle crew curious, skeptical

Kettle Anthropic launched Mythos, an AI model capable of finding and exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities.

fromEntrepreneur

5 days ago

This AI Agent 'Lives in Your Texts' and Just Wants You to Have Fun

The Nudge is an AI agent that plans and books activities based on user preferences.

Philosophy

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

AI Jesus and BuddhaBot: The faith-based tech boom is here

Just Like Me offers AI-generated Jesus avatars for personal faith interactions, raising questions about technology's impact on spirituality.

more#ai

Online marketing

3 hours ago

Google Warns Against Trying to Manipulate LLMs

Google is aware of self-serving listicles and actively works to combat manipulation in search results.

#ai-chatbots

fromwww.npr.org

Arts

Millions of people are pretending to be AI chatbots for fun

fromApaonline

Philosophy

Should Men Be Ashamed of Their AI Girlfriends?

This iPhone trick lets you use ChatGPT without the privacy risks

Using AI chatbots poses risks to privacy and data security, but Siri can help mask identity when accessing ChatGPT on iPhones.

fromwww.npr.org

Arts

Millions of people are pretending to be AI chatbots for fun

fromApaonline

Philosophy

Should Men Be Ashamed of Their AI Girlfriends?

This iPhone trick lets you use ChatGPT without the privacy risks

Using AI chatbots poses risks to privacy and data security, but Siri can help mask identity when accessing ChatGPT on iPhones.

Hands-on with the Google Agent Development Kit

The Google ADK is a versatile framework for developing AI agents, supporting multiple languages and deployment options.

#ai-relationships

fromThe Conversation

Philosophy

AI companions can give constant support - but distort ideas about what a relationship really is

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.

fromThe Conversation

Philosophy

AI companions can give constant support - but distort ideas about what a relationship really is

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.

more#ai-relationships

#openai

Privacy professionals

Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help

fromEngadget

Apple

OpenAI brings ChatGPT's Voice mode to CarPlay

fromThe Globe and Mail

Opinion: Ads are coming to AI chats. Behold as the Internet is ruined all over again

OpenAI is expanding its advertising efforts in AI, following trends set by social media companies to generate revenue.

fromAxios

19 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

OpenAI rips Anthropic, distances itself from Microsoft

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

OpenAI's new $100 ChatGPT Pro plan targets Claude Max with five times the Codex access

OpenAI launched a $100 Pro plan for ChatGPT, offering enhanced Codex usage and targeting competition with Anthropic's Claude Max.

Why Does It Suddenly Feel Like OpenAI Is Melting Down Into Disaster?

OpenAI is preparing for a potential IPO with a valuation of up to $1 trillion, despite facing significant challenges and controversies this year.

Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help

A woman sued OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT exacerbated her stalker's delusions and that the company failed to intervene despite her pleas for help.

fromEngadget

Apple

OpenAI brings ChatGPT's Voice mode to CarPlay

fromThe Globe and Mail

Opinion: Ads are coming to AI chats. Behold as the Internet is ruined all over again

OpenAI is expanding its advertising efforts in AI, following trends set by social media companies to generate revenue.

fromAxios

19 hours ago

OpenAI rips Anthropic, distances itself from Microsoft

OpenAI's partnership with Amazon Web Services is driving significant demand from enterprise customers, enhancing distribution capabilities beyond Microsoft.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

OpenAI's new $100 ChatGPT Pro plan targets Claude Max with five times the Codex access

OpenAI launched a $100 Pro plan for ChatGPT, offering enhanced Codex usage and targeting competition with Anthropic's Claude Max.

Why Does It Suddenly Feel Like OpenAI Is Melting Down Into Disaster?

OpenAI is preparing for a potential IPO with a valuation of up to $1 trillion, despite facing significant challenges and controversies this year.

Why Demis Hassabis Ignored Elon Musk and Sold DeepMind to Google for $650 Million Instead

Google's acquisition of DeepMind for $650 million enabled significant advancements in AI, contributing to Alphabet's substantial revenue growth.

#artificial-intelligence

Science

Human scientists trounce the best AI agents on complex tasks

15 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

AI agents replicate human social dynamics in days

AI companies make powerful tech but they're also savvy marketers

AI models like Anthropic's Claude Mythos could expose significant software vulnerabilities, raising concerns about cybersecurity risks and potential misuse.

From LLMs to hallucinations, here's a simple guide to common AI terms | TechCrunch

A glossary of key artificial intelligence terms is essential for understanding the complex language used in the industry.

AI writing is the technology's bleakest use case

AI can enhance creativity and efficiency, but reliance on it for writing may undermine personal expression and understanding of the material.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Human expertise in an AI world: Why partnership still wins

Organizations are successfully integrating human expertise with AI to create usable solutions faster than traditional development methods.

Science

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.

15 hours 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.

AI companies make powerful tech but they're also savvy marketers

AI models like Anthropic's Claude Mythos could expose significant software vulnerabilities, raising concerns about cybersecurity risks and potential misuse.

From LLMs to hallucinations, here's a simple guide to common AI terms | TechCrunch

A glossary of key artificial intelligence terms is essential for understanding the complex language used in the industry.

AI writing is the technology's bleakest use case

AI can enhance creativity and efficiency, but reliance on it for writing may undermine personal expression and understanding of the material.

fromwww.housingwire.com

more#artificial-intelligence

Human expertise in an AI world: Why partnership still wins

Organizations are successfully integrating human expertise with AI to create usable solutions faster than traditional development methods.

fromAdExchanger

OpenAI's Big Ambitions; Tricks Of The Trade | AdExchanger

Open AI must prove superior ad performance to shift significant ad spend from traditional platforms.

E-Commerce

fromForbes

OpenAI Just Did Retailers A Favor By Killing In-Chat Checkout

AI is excelling in the discovery phase of commerce but struggles with direct purchases.

#meta

Wearables

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta creates AI version of Mark Zuckerberg so staff can talk to the boss

Meta is developing an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to enhance employee engagement and connection.

fromThe Daily Beast

Artificial intelligence

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

Wearables

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta's AI-powered glasses enhance presence and offer transformative features for those with vision impairments or hearing loss, but raise privacy concerns.

Meta creates AI version of Mark Zuckerberg so staff can talk to the boss

Meta is developing an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to enhance employee engagement and connection.

fromThe Daily Beast

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.

In Graphic Detail: New data shows publishers face growing AI bot, third-party scraper activity

A third-party scraper economy is emerging, complicating content protection for publishers as multiple vendors harvest and resell their data.

Music production

It has your name on it, but I don't think it's you': how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify

AI bots are impersonating musicians on streaming platforms, causing frustration and confusion for artists.

Digital life

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

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.

UX design

Your Voice Wearable and Robot Hear the Words Mute People Can't Say - Yanko Design

Your Voice transforms attempted speech into audible communication for those with speech impairments, enhancing accessibility and immediacy.

Writing

fromDefector

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.

Build an AI app for chat and messaging

Building an AI chat app requires a structured approach from architecture to production using Hope AI and BitCloud.

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.

Angular

Build an AI app for chat and messaging

Building an AI chat app requires a structured approach from architecture to production using Hope AI and BitCloud.

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.

AI Writing Tools: How They Work, Where They Help, and What to Watch For

AI writing tools have become essential for various professionals, enhancing productivity and creativity in content creation.

fromFortune

5 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.

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.

Software development

fromFactory.ai

7 hours ago

How Missions Work | Factory.ai

Missions system enhances agent performance by breaking complex tasks into focused units handled by fresh agents with clear goals.

fromForbes

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.

#genai

fromPsychology Today

Chatbots Can Talk, but Parents Can Connect

GenAI policy and regulatory safeguards for teens are critical but lag behind the rapid development of technology.

This problem might not need a solution: customer-service bots that code for free

GenAI can enhance customer service by addressing complex dietary needs, but its tendency to hallucinate poses significant risks for direct interactions.

fromPsychology Today

Chatbots Can Talk, but Parents Can Connect

GenAI policy and regulatory safeguards for teens are critical but lag behind the rapid development of technology.

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

This problem might not need a solution: customer-service bots that code for free

GenAI can enhance customer service by addressing complex dietary needs, but its tendency to hallucinate poses significant risks for direct interactions.

more#genai

"Jarvis Approaching": Google's Sundar Pichai Signals an Agentic, Multi-Threaded Future for Search

If I fast-forward, a lot of what are just information-seeking queries will be agentic in Search. You'll be completing tasks. You'll have many threads running.

Podcast

Software development

19 hours ago

Microsoft is working on yet another OpenClaw-like agent | TechCrunch

Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-like features for its Microsoft 365 Copilot tool aimed at enterprise customers with enhanced security controls.

Philosophy

fromJames Bennett

5 days ago

Let's talk about LLMs

The current technological landscape may represent a significant shift driven by large language models, but its ultimate impact remains uncertain.

#chatgpt

Apple

You can now use ChatGPT with Apple's CarPlay

You're Using ChatGPT Wrong. Here's What Actually Works.

Understanding how to effectively interact with ChatGPT enhances the quality of responses significantly.

You can now use ChatGPT with Apple's CarPlay

ChatGPT is now available on CarPlay for voice-based interactions with iOS 26.4 and the latest app version.

You're Using ChatGPT Wrong. Here's What Actually Works.

Understanding how to effectively interact with ChatGPT enhances the quality of responses significantly.

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.

How the Amazon Echo learned to talk - and listen

Jeff Bezos had been vocal about his desire for a voice computer, believing it would simplify interactions with technology and enhance the shopping experience on Amazon.

Podcast

3 hours ago

AI learns language from skewed sources. That could change how we humans speak and think | Bruce Schneier

Large language models limit human language representation, risking changes in communication and thought patterns due to increased AI-generated text exposure.

Software development

How to build your own AI agents with Google Workspace Studio

Google Workspace Studio allows users to automate tasks by creating custom flows without coding.

fromGSMArena.com

Apple is opening up Siri to more third party AI chatbots, new rumor claims

Apple plans significant changes to Siri in iOS 27, allowing third-party AI services to integrate and respond to queries.

Apple will reportedly allow other AI chatbots to plug into Siri

iOS 27 will allow users to choose AI chatbots to link with Siri.

Privacy technologies

fromEngadget

1 month ago

Alexa+ can now swear, thanks to a new personality style

Amazon introduced a 'sassy' personality option for Alexa+ that uses censored profanity, playful sarcasm, and witty comebacks while maintaining safety guardrails against harmful content.

Apple's New Siri With ChatGPT-Like Features Could Be Coming Soon

Apple is rebooting Siri with a dedicated app and button, enhancing its AI capabilities to function like a traditional chatbot.

Apple

Apple is turning Siri into an AI bot that's more like ChatGPT

Apple

Apple plans to make Siri an AI chatbot, report says | TechCrunch

fromTechRepublic

Apple's New Siri With ChatGPT-Like Features Could Be Coming Soon

Apple is rebooting Siri with a dedicated app and button, enhancing its AI capabilities to function like a traditional chatbot.

Apple

Apple is turning Siri into an AI bot that's more like ChatGPT

Apple

Apple plans to make Siri an AI chatbot, report says | TechCrunch

'My new AI voice keeps my personality alive'

AI technology enables a motor neurone disease patient to communicate using a reconstructed version of her own voice, restoring personal identity and family connection.

23 hours ago

Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-like AI bots for 365 Copilot

Microsoft is integrating OpenClaw features into 365 Copilot for autonomous task completion.

fromAxios

No company in American history has ever grown like Anthropic

Anthropic's revenue growth surpasses historical benchmarks, achieving $30 billion in annualized revenue in just over three years with its product Claude.

fromForbes

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.

Mobile UX

fromGSMArena.com

Amazon's Alexa+ AI chatbot is now available to everyone in the US, with a catch

Alexa+ is available to all US users; Prime members receive free unlimited access, non-Prime users can pay $19.99/month or use a limited free chat.

Gadgets

fromSpyglass

"Hello, Computer."

AI-driven advances are creating an inflection point that may finally enable practical, mainstream voice computing after years of partial progress and false starts.

OpenAI's Latest Thing It's Bragging About Is Actually Kind of Sad

The AI industry faces significant delays and cancellations in data center projects, impacting ambitious computing capacity goals.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

How OpenAI's Codex figured out how to use Adobe software

AI agents are evolving to autonomously navigate and operate software, exemplified by Codex automating photo denoising in Adobe Lightroom.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

At a major AI conference, the consensus was clear: Anthropic is the new favorite in Silicon Valley

Anthropic has emerged as the preferred AI company among VCs at HumanX, surpassing OpenAI's previous dominance in the industry.

Did Anthropic just soft-launch the scariest AI model yet?

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview model shows potential for dangerous cyber exploits, raising concerns about its misuse in the wrong hands.

fromThe Drum

Getting the first word in voice search

Voice search usage is growing, creating brand opportunities while requiring optimisation for accuracy, shopping trust, and adaptation to screenless interactions.

Apple is working to make CarPlay compatible with AI chatbots like ChatGPT | TechCrunch

Apple is preparing CarPlay support for third-party AI chatbot apps, potentially integrating chatbots like Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT into vehicles.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Microsoft released 3 new AI models, ramping up competition with its close partner, OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models, signaling a move towards independence from OpenAI.

AI is teaching us to speak like bots and its a problem

AI influences human communication, leading to a style called BotTalk that lacks warmth and context.

fromPsychology Today

1 month ago

An AI Voice Is Not a Mind

AI systems select and perform contextually appropriate personas rather than expressing unified selves with genuine beliefs, creating fluency that mimics mind without possessing interiority or conviction.

fromSocial Media Examiner

AI Voice Agents: How to Get Started : Social Media Examiner

AI voice agents offer low-cost, scalable customer service—around $0.08–$0.12 per minute—enabling proactive outreach, integrations with business systems, and improved operational efficiency.

fromFortune