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A 2026 perspective proposes a falsifiable framework for super-emotional intelligence. It warns that systems capable of reading and steering affect could also become instruments of manipulation.
Read the original →A conversation with ChatGPT can seem very human, and many users end up asking it for advice. Many students at Townsend Harris say they are careful not to mistake AI chatbots for a real person. The article cites a survey carried out by the Pew Research Center.
Read the original →The AI English conversation app Speak has added "Speak Phone," which lets users practice English with AI in a phone-call format. The feature remembers past conversations and allows free conversation.
Read the original →Matt Walsh criticized Matthew McConaughey's election video, calling it a "ChatGPT speech" and warning against the rise of AI. Walsh is described as a far-right influencer.
Read the original →Convrsy is a startup founded by the entrepreneur behind MillionYou, which was acquired by EY. The company combines AI-powered stakeholder simulation, conversation rehearsal and behavioral insights.
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