Tag: Chatbots

All the articles with the tag "Chatbots".

• AI "Boyfriends" and Emotional Dependence: Connecticut Students and the Rise of Chatbot Relationships

  Published:May 8, 2025 |  at 08:43 AM

  The article explores the growing trend of Connecticut students forming relationships with AI chatbots, raising concerns about emotional dependence, unrealistic expectations, and the impact on social development.

• Experts Raise Concerns Over Safety and Ethics of Therapy AI Chatbots

  Published:May 7, 2025 |  at 02:01 PM

  Experts warn that AI therapy chatbots pose risks due to lack of evidence, privacy concerns, potential for harm, and ethical considerations, stressing cautious adoption and regulation.

• AI Chatbots Can Lead to Harm Through Automation and Dehumanization, Study Finds

  Published:May 6, 2025 |  at 07:17 PM

  A study reveals that AI chatbots can inadvertently cause harm through automation bias and dehumanization, potentially leading to reduced help-seeking and increased vulnerability. Careful design is crucial.

• AI Predicts the Next Pope: A Look at Algorithmic Papal Prognostication

  Published:May 6, 2025 |  at 01:40 PM

  The article reveals how AI chatbots predict the next Pope, taking into account factors like age, global representation, and reformist views of Cardinals. Predictions varied, showing AI's limitations and potential for bias.

• Google's AI Chatbot Ambitions: Turning Conversation into Advertising Gold

  Published:May 5, 2025 |  at 11:47 PM

  Google is aiming to introduce advertising within its AI chatbot experiences, focusing on contextual relevance to generate revenue and compete effectively in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. User experience and data privacy will be crucial considerations.

• The Rise of Conversational Commerce: Chatbots vs. Search Bars at Checkout

  Published:May 5, 2025 |  at 02:23 PM

  The article posits chatbots as a potential replacement for search bars in online retail, especially at checkout, due to their personalization, ability to handle complex purchases, and customer service integration.

• AI-Fueled Fantasies: How Spiritual Delusions Are Eroding Human Connection

  Published:May 4, 2025 |  at 10:46 PM

  The article discusses the growing phenomenon of people forming deep, even spiritual, connections with AI companions, warning about the potential for delusion, social isolation, and erosion of genuine human relationships.

• Google Reportedly Testing Ads in Third-Party AI Chatbot Interactions

  Published:May 1, 2025 |  at 01:11 PM

  Google is testing injecting ads into third-party AI chatbot conversations, a move to monetize the burgeoning AI market. User experience and ad relevance are critical to its success.

• Google to Place Ads in Chatbot Conversations, Partnering with AI Startups

  Published:May 1, 2025 |  at 08:50 AM

  Google plans to insert location-based ads into chatbot conversations via partnerships with AI startups, monetizing chatbot interactions with Google Places data. Success hinges on user acceptance of seamlessly integrated, relevant ads.

• Chat Haus: Coworking Spaces Cater to the AI Chatbot Revolution

  Published:Apr 27, 2025 |  at 09:50 PM

  Chat Haus, a coworking space tailored for AI chatbots, offers specialized infrastructure and environmental controls to optimize AI performance and human-AI collaboration, reflecting the growing importance and sophistication of AI in business.