One thing Mountainhead portrays so well is the amount of antipathy that’s baked into this Silicon Valley C-suite vibe, and the extreme levels of isolation that these people have. Even if they’re ...

YouTube is set to roll out stricter monetization policies starting July 15, 2025, with a renewed focus on rewarding ...

The chatbots’ appeal to kids, especially teens, is obvious. Unlike human friends, these AI companions will think all your jokes are funny. They’re programmed to be endlessly patient and to validate ...

Understanding the potential for AI-triggered negative feedback loops is important to shape the hybrid path as we walk it.

It’s not the sort of question you'd expect to pose to a chatbot, yet increasingly, it’s exactly what people are doing. In ...

As India’s urban youth turn to virtual companions—from nostalgia-driven Tamagotchis to AI apps like Replika—the line between emotional connection and algorithmic intimacy is increasingly blurred.

As AI deeply integrates into human life and reshapes connectivity, what foundational capabilities are needed to enhance ...

Affiliate Content. Explore how AI is integrating into modern relationships and family life, from virtual companions to smart parenting tools reshaping daily interactions in 2025.

It’s easy to sneer at people who say they’ve fallen in love with ChatGPT. But we've been developing confusing feelings for ...

Young people do not trust that a story is credible simply because an expert, editorial gatekeeper, or other authority figure ...

Artificial Intelligence being developed at Indiana University can be used in many ways, one of which is creating digital ...

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on July 8, 2025, we discuss the growing trend of human/AI relationships and what, if any, boundaries should be put in place.