Can AI make us lose our minds? Chatbot ‘companions’ can prey on our vulnerabilities in unsettling ways
AI designed to mimic human interaction can exploit weaknesses in our minds and emotions—with catastrophic consequences.
So you’re dating an AI chatbot
Singles looking for companionship this weekend may be tempted to find it in an artificial intelligence chatbot.
ChatGPT: Will you be my Valentine? More users are falling for AI companions
Semafor spoke with 11 people with AI companions about their relationships and Valentine’s plans, allowing many to use only ...
AI giants Baidu, OpenAI offer their chatbots for free in response to DeepSeek’s advance
Chinese internet search giant Baidu will make its advanced AI chatbot services free, as competition heats up among global ...
China’s Top AI Chatbot ERNIE Bot will be free for all users
Baidu has announced that ERNIE Bot will be free for all users starting April 1, 2025. The chatbot will be available on both desktop and mobile app versions. Users will have full access to the latest ...
UK to explore use of Anthropic's AI chatbot Claude for public services
Britain will explore the use of AI startup Anthropic's chatbot Claude to improve how people interact with public information ...