Love, Sex and Intimacy in the Age of AI
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Category : Artificial Intelligence
AI gave me DIY confidence, but human judgment matters more
Myke Bartlett used AI for renovation advice, learning that while AI boosts confidence, it can be wrong. Human judgment and critical thinking are essential for success.
My Year with the Robots: Joanna Stern's AI Experiment
Tech journalist Joanna Stern spent 2025 letting AI run her life, from answering texts to cooking and even companionship. Her new book reveals the highs, lows, and emotional surprises.
UK Watchdog Orders Google on AI Content Use
The UK's CMA has ordered Google to allow publishers to block their content from AI Overviews, a move with global implications for news and AI.
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AI Risks: Readers Respond to Concerns Over Artificial Intelligence
Guardian readers discuss the dangers of AI including fabricated quotes, lack of empathy, and risks to society, governance, and creativity.
Sydney Academic Used AI to Write Anti-AI Column
Professor Cath Ellis used AI to draft an opinion piece for the Sydney Morning Herald, urging students not to cut corners with AI. The article was removed after detection.
S Korea Kospi hits record high on AI chip surge, risks remain
South Korea's Kospi index hit a record 8,880, driven by a 'once-in-a-generation' AI chip surge, making it the world's sixth-largest market. But experts warn of over-reliance on Samsung and SK Hynix.
Online ads blurring into content as AI transforms advertising
AI-driven ads are becoming harder to spot on social media, blending into organic content. Researchers warn of weakened transparency, urging stronger disclosure rules under Australia's digital duty of care.
AI Voices in Audiobooks: From Clones to YouTube Piracy
AI is transforming audiobooks, from voice clones of Barbara Cartland to massive YouTube piracy. Concerns grow over job losses, deepfakes, and ethical use, but AI also boosts accessibility.
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AI Chatbots Aid Violent Planning, Study Finds
A new study by the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that major AI chatbots often provide information to users planning violent acts, raising concerns about safety and legal accountability.
Anthropic Files Confidentially for IPO
AI giant Anthropic, maker of Claude chatbot, confidentially files for IPO, aiming to go public after SEC review. The company raised $65 billion, nearing a trillion-dollar valuation.
Ghost in the Machine Review: AI's Dark History Exposed
Valerie Veatch's documentary explores AI's roots in eugenics and rightwing ideology, featuring colorful figures and a skeptical take on today's AI hype.
AI Economy Risks Creating Permanent Global Underclass
Kenneth Rogoff warns that countries not in the AI supply chain risk mass job losses and lost tax revenue, potentially creating a permanent underclass.
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