Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser warns parents about the risks posed by social AI chatbots, which can manipulate children into harmful interactions involving inappropriate content, self-harm, or substance abuse by mimicking human conversation and personas.
Utah imposes stricter rules for mental health chatbots, mandating AI disclosure, prohibiting user data sales, limiting advertising, and extends its AI Policy Act until 2027 amid growing concerns over AI's impact.
A startling 1 in 5 adults are battling serious loneliness, with the 30-44 age group being the hardest hit, driven by technology, overwork, mental health struggles, and an increasingly individualistic society, prompting calls for self-love, community engagement, and accessible public spaces as potential remedies.
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Experts reveal toddlers lack the cognitive ability to grasp rational arguments, as their tantrums stem from a desire for connection, play acting, or seeking status, rather than engaging in actual debates, highlighting the futility of trying to reason with them during emotional outbursts.
Conversational AI companions claiming empathy spark emotional bonds with users, raising concerns from experts about potentially eroding crucial human skills like empathy and active listening.
Amidst the demands of daily life, the author found renewed creative bliss in pursuing a passion project, rediscovering the liberating joy and profound fulfillment that comes from uninhibited exploration and self-expression through the act of creation.
A study uncovered the nuanced effects of ChatGPT usage, revealing that while emotional attachment is uncommon, heavy users may experience wellbeing impacts influenced by factors like emotional needs, AI perceptions, and usage duration, with voice mode having mixed short-term and long-term consequences.
AI technology is transforming mental health care, enhancing accessibility through 24/7 availability, aiding early diagnosis through data analysis, and supporting therapists with insights and task automation, yet human empathy and ethical oversight remain crucial.