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• Sat, March 22, 2025

by: PCMag

ChatGPT Use Could Correlate With Higher Levels of Loneliness

Users who were classified as more prone to emotional attachment were more likely to report increased loneliness in response to frequent personal conversations with the chatbot.

• Tue, March 18, 2025

by: PCMag

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• Sun, March 16, 2025

by: PCMag

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• Sat, March 15, 2025

by: PCMag

RIP Google Assistant? Gemini AI Poised to Replace It This Year

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• Thu, March 6, 2025

by: PCMag

Anthropic Backs Classified Info-Sharing Between AI Companies, US Government

As 'powerful AI systems' threaten to upend national security and the economy, Anthropic backs 'classified communication channels between AI labs and intelligence agencies.'

• Tue, February 11, 2025

by: PCMag

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science Is a Grim One

When you search International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the knowledge panel on Google calls it a "celebration" of women in STEM, but in 2025 it's far from a jubilant affair. A concerted push from the Trump administration to remove DEI initiatives is quickly sidelining women in science and technology.

ChatGPT Use Could Correlate With Higher Levels of Loneliness

Users who were classified as more prone to emotional attachment were more likely to report increased loneliness in response to frequent personal conversations with the chatbot.

The article from MSN discusses a study suggesting that the use of AI chatbots like ChatGPT might be linked to increased feelings of loneliness. Researchers found that individuals who frequently engage with AI for social interaction tend to report higher levels of loneliness compared to those who do not. The study speculates that while AI can provide companionship, it might also replace human interaction, potentially exacerbating feelings of isolation. However, the correlation does not imply causation, and further research is needed to understand the dynamics between AI usage and loneliness. The article also touches on the potential benefits of AI in providing support for those who are already lonely, highlighting the complex relationship between technology and human emotional health.

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