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AI is becoming more than a work tool, offering career advice, emotional support and sometimes listening like a friend. The article is based on a survey of 1,545 knowledge workers in the United States. It appears in the December 2026 issue.
Read the original →Entokaku, a nonprofit in Toyoake, Aichi Prefecture, supports children who refuse school or have disabilities. It has started a web service in which artificial intelligence answers parenting concerns.
Read the original →AOGU Inc. issued a press release on November 5, 2026, at 14:32. It reports that in homes that adopted the product, daily conversation became a habit and family involvement changed.
Read the original →ITreat, about half of whose employees are raising children, will hold the event on Friday, November 27 at Gifu Media Cosmos. Participants build a certification study app with the free version of Claude in one hour. Participation is free, capacity is 20, and there is no childcare, so parents must accompany their children.
Read the original →The description says AI was promised to make life easier, with fewer decisions, less friction and more time. It says that for many people it is doing the opposite.
Read the original →The article offers 120 thoughtful, romantic and short greetings, messages and quotes for Dhanteras 2026. They are meant to be shared with family and friends.
Read the original →Use of artificial intelligence is rising across all generations, but a gap remains between young people and seniors in usage rates. Some say the benefits of using AI are greater for seniors. The article looks at the reality behind this view.
Read the original →LandBridge will hold a free workshop on making New Year's cards with AI, aimed mainly at elementary school children and their grandparents. It takes place in Kannai, Yokohama, on November 21.
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