"We have improved @Grok significantly," Elon Musk wrote on X last Friday about his platform's integrated artificial intelligence chatbot. "You should notice a difference when you ask Grok questions." ...

An 11-year-old Washington state girl, identified as R, had quietly become withdrawn after getting her first iPhone. Her mom, ...

The number of people living with depression, anxiety, and eating disorders has grown fast over the last 30 years. Even as mental health issues rise, treatment remains out of reach for many. Fewer than ...

While Nomi's chatbot is not the first to suggest suicide, researchers and critics say that its explicit instructions—and the company’s response—are striking. For the past five months, Al Nowatzki has ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

A new law makes California the first in the nation to regulate how companion AI chatbots can interact with youth.

As chatbots powered by artificial intelligence explode in popularity, experts are warning people against turning to the technology for medical or mental health advice instead of relying upon human ...

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