ADDICTED TO SYNTHETIC LOVE: Why Millions of Young Adults Cannot Quit Character.ai
Psychiatrists and neuroscientists investigate why millions of young people are forming addictive emotional attachments to Character.ai and synthetic companions.
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THE SYNTHETIC COMPANION BOOM: Inside the Viral Surge and Ethical Fallout of Character.ai
Character.ai and companion chatbots record billions of monthly interactions as society grapples with digital intimacy, synthetic relationships, and mental health debates.
Meet the AI Agents Secretly Living in Your Text Messages
Forget apps. Autonomous AI agents are invading your SMS and iMessage threads to run your schedule, plan trips, and act like synthetic assistants.
Meta Wants AI in Your Toaster—And Gives the Code Away Free
Meta is giving away the code to its Muse AI for free, aiming to embed conversational intelligence into TVs, toasters, and everyday gadgets.
National & World
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Trump's 250-foot arch wins federal planning commission approval
The National Capital Planning Commission voted 8-4 to approve plans for a 250-foot triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
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Wendy's Rejects $1.4 Billion Hostile Takeover Bid
Wendy's board unanimously rejects a $1.4 billion hostile takeover bid from Trian Partners and investment firms, citing undervaluation.
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Trump Focuses on White House Renovations After Midterms
President Donald Trump focused on White House renovations, monuments, and a new ballroom for the second straight day after midterm election losses.
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Nithya Raman Ousts Incumbent Karen Bass in LA Mayor's Race
Councilmember Nithya Raman defeats incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayor's race, CBS News projects. Read the latest election updates.
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France protests: Union workers flood streets over cost of living
France protests see tens of thousands of union workers flood streets over low wages and high cost of living, disrupting cities and closing the Eiffel Tower.