Research Roundup: AI companions, tumor blood tests and decarbonization
For some, artificial intelligence tools have taken on emotionally intimate roles such as therapists, companions and romantic partners.…
Why ChatGPT and AI tools are taking over the global internet conversation
Artificial intelligence assistants such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity have once again become some of the most…
Inside an NYC ‘AI Psychosis’ Party With Diet Coke and Art Galore
“One, two, three — AI PSYCHOSIS!” Loading audio narration… No, a bot didn’t say that. The hosts of…
Inside the coming era of AI agents that handle customer service on behalf of brands
A young woman interacting with customer service illustrated with agentic AI software graphics. – PattyPhoto // Shutterstock Inside…
OpenAI Wants Its AI to Stop Talking About Goblins Randomly
What do gremlins, raccoons, and pigeons have in common? They’re all explicitly referenced in the instructions for Codex.…
Citi Is Betting on AI in Its Wealth Unit, but a Memory Problem Remains
Citi recently added a high-profile new wealth advisor to its team — and she’s AI-generated. Loading audio narration……
The Home Depot Launches AI-Powered Phone Agents Through Google Cloud’s Gemini
The Home Depot recently announced new AI-powered phone agents built with Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience.…
I Moved to San Francisco to Work in AI. I Gave up Normalcy for Access.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ahmed Ahres, a 27-year-old Product & GTM at a…
I Built 6 AI Employees With OpenClaw. I’m Working More Than Ever.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Vivi Mengjie Xiao, an AI product manager and content…
I Vibe Coded Time-Saving Tools for Boomers, Aging Parents; Safer, Happier
This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Bill Atienza, 29, who is a startup founder in California,…