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fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Leaked docs reveal Meta is training its chatbots to message you first, remember your chats, and keep you talking

Meta is developing AI chatbots that engage users with proactive messaging to enhance interaction and retention.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

BFF or bot? People are using ChatGPT to answer texts.

When engaging in personal conversation, using generative AI can alter perceptions and social interactions between individuals. Society has adapted to autocorrect, yet outsourcing emotional labor may result in greater dependency on technology.
Digital life
Remote teams
fromYourTango
2 months ago

Survey Finds 56% Of Remote Workers Don't Leave Home For Weeks At A Time

Remote work offers flexibility but contributes to increased isolation among employees.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Fighting loneliness in rural Maine, one casserole at a time

The Community Plate initiative aims to combat loneliness through communal potluck dinners.
Karl Schatz and Margaret Hathaway's cookbooks inspire community gatherings.
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Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Zuckerberg Says in Response to Loneliness Epidemic, He Will Create Most of Your Friends Using Artificial Intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg believes AI chatbots could address loneliness by serving as virtual friends, despite concerns over ethical implications and tech maturity.
Graphic design
fromBuck
4 months ago

Eventbrite Rebrand | BUCK

Eventbrite is transforming to facilitate genuine connections through live experiences despite the loneliness heightened by the pandemic.
Digital life
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Love & Friendship 2.0: Communications Apps Are Changing the Game | HackerNoon

Virtual intimacy is essential for emotional connections in today's digital age, requiring apps to prioritize personalization to foster genuine relationships.
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