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AI and Society

The Dark Side of AI Companions: Persuasion, Power, and Peril

The idea of an AI companion—always available, endlessly attentive, and shockingly helpful—has captured our collective imagination. From OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s reported effort to build a startup inspired by the movie Her, to daily interactions with tools like ChatGPT, we’re entering an era where AI is no longer just a tool—it’s a presence. But what […]

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How to Maximize Reach of Blog Articles about AI

As AI and data science writers we may not put too much thought into how to maximize the reach of our blog articles. We focus first and foremost on writing high-quality content, then maybe share it on our social media accounts and call it a day. But that only scratches the surface. In this article […]

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AI and Society

How AI Can Disrupt Social Media and End Addiction

Social media is the new nicotine. The Surgeon General already declared as much for youth in May, and as of yesterday is being urged by 42 state attorneys general to do so for adults as well. I see it’s toxic effect every day on my family, including myself, my kids, and my wife. We are […]