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The Download: generative AI therapy, and the future of 23andMe’s genetic data
The first clinical trial of a generative AI therapy bot suggests it was as effective as human therapy for people…
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The Download: the dangers of AI agents, and ChatGPT’s effects on our wellbeing
Plus: 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy protection ahead of a likely sale This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter…
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OpenAI has released its first research into how using ChatGPT affects people’s emotional wellbeing
OpenAI says over 400 million people use ChatGPT every week. But how does interacting with it affect us? Does it…
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The Download: Google playing AI search catchup, and forming relationships with chatbots
Plus: USAID cuts means the health of millions of people will suffer This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter…
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The Download: HIV prevention shots, and fixing a broken sex doll
Plus: another wave of US federal worker firings is coming This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides…
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The Download: Denmark’s robot city, and Google’s AI-only search results
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world…
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The Download: AI can cheat at chess, and the future of search
Plus: a judge has ruled against Elon Musk’s plans to prevent OpenAI to becoming a for-profit business This is today’s…
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The Download: workplace surveillance, and fighting EV fires
Plus: US federal government workers are under renewed pressure This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a…
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OpenAI’s new agent can compile detailed reports on practically any topic
OpenAI has launched a new agent capable of conducting complex, multistep online research into everything from scientific studies to personalized…
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The Download: mice with two dads, and Meta’s fact-checking challenges
Plus: AI investors are freaking out over DeepSeek This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily…
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