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Year2022

Key PlayersCharacter.ai, Replika, ChatGPT

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Microsoft study reveals how AI chatbot usage shifts between work colleague and personal confidant

Microsoft analyzed 37.5 million Copilot conversations from January to September 2025, uncovering distinct usage patterns based on device and time. Desktop users treat the AI chatbot as a productivity tool during work hours, while mobile users increasingly seek personal advice on health and fitness throughout the day. The findings highlight AI integration into daily life and raise questions about the ethical challenges of AI serving as both coworker and companion.

Technology5 sources

Microsoft study reveals how AI chatbot usage shifts between work colleague and personal confidant

Technology5 sources

Samsung Ballie AI Robot Faces Another Launch Delay After Missing Summer 2025 Release Window

Samsung's much-anticipated Ballie robot has been delayed again, with no new release date announced. First shown as a prototype in 2020, the Gemini-powered AI smart robot was promised for summer 2025 but failed to materialize. Samsung says it's refining and perfecting the technology to deliver a better customer experience, but the repeated delays raise questions about the AI home robot's readiness for market.

Technology6 sources

Samsung Ballie AI Robot Faces Another Launch Delay After Missing Summer 2025 Release Window

Technology6 sources

92% of Young Professionals Say AI Boosts Confidence, But They Want More Personalization

A Google Workspace study reveals that 92% of young professionals say AI boosts their confidence at work, using it as a career coach and thought partner. However, the same percentage demands personalized AI tailored to their writing style and workflow. The research shows a generational divide in AI adoption, with younger workers treating AI as native to their work rather than just a utility.

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92% of Young Professionals Say AI Boosts Confidence, But They Want More Personalization

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ChatGPT and Apple Health integration could deliver personalized health advice from your data

Code hidden in the ChatGPT iPhone app reveals plans to connect with Apple Health, potentially allowing the AI chatbot to access activity, sleep, diet, breathing, and hearing data. The integration could transform how users receive health-related guidance, though privacy concerns and accuracy questions remain unresolved.

Technology3 sources

ChatGPT and Apple Health integration could deliver personalized health advice from your data

Technology3 sources

European Parliament Proposes EU-Wide Minimum Age of 16 for AI Chatbots and Social Media Access

The European Parliament has approved a non-binding resolution calling for a harmonized minimum age of 16 across the EU for accessing social media platforms, video-sharing services, and AI companions, with parental consent required for users aged 13-16.

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European Parliament Proposes EU-Wide Minimum Age of 16 for AI Chatbots and Social Media Access

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Zoom's AI-First Strategy Shows Early Promise as Q3 Results Beat Estimates

Zoom reported stronger-than-expected Q3 results with 4.4% revenue growth, driven by AI adoption and enterprise traction. The company's AI Companion usage grew 4x year-over-year, while new AI products are gaining momentum in major deals.

Business7 sources

Zoom's AI-First Strategy Shows Early Promise as Q3 Results Beat Estimates

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OpenAI and Jony Ive Reveal First Hardware Prototype for Screenless AI Device

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive have completed their first hardware prototype for a mysterious screenless AI device, with plans to launch within two years. The device emphasizes simplicity and ambient intelligence over traditional smartphone interfaces.

Technology22 sources

OpenAI and Jony Ive Reveal First Hardware Prototype for Screenless AI Device

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OpenAI Faces Legal Battle Over Teen Suicide Cases, Blames Users for Violating Terms of Service

OpenAI responds to multiple wrongful death lawsuits by arguing that teens who died by suicide violated ChatGPT's terms of service. The company faces growing scrutiny over its AI's responses to users in mental health crises.

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OpenAI Faces Legal Battle Over Teen Suicide Cases, Blames Users for Violating Terms of Service

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Ubisoft Unveils 'Teammates': Revolutionary AI-Powered Gaming Experience with Voice-Controlled NPCs

Ubisoft has launched Teammates, an experimental first-person shooter featuring AI-powered NPCs that respond to natural voice commands and understand visual context. The prototype includes three AI characters and represents a significant leap in interactive gaming technology.

Technology9 sources

Ubisoft Unveils 'Teammates': Revolutionary AI-Powered Gaming Experience with Voice-Controlled NPCs

Technology9 sources

Character.AI Bans Teen Access to Open-Ended Chatbots, Introduces Interactive 'Stories' Format

Character.AI has banned users under 18 from accessing its open-ended AI chatbots, replacing them with a new 'Stories' feature that offers guided interactive fiction. The move comes amid growing concerns about AI addiction and mental health risks for teens.

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Character.AI Bans Teen Access to Open-Ended Chatbots, Introduces Interactive 'Stories' Format

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Cambridge Dictionary Names 'Parasocial' 2025 Word of the Year, Highlighting AI and Celebrity Culture Impact

Cambridge Dictionary selects 'parasocial' as its 2025 Word of the Year, reflecting the growing phenomenon of one-sided relationships with celebrities, influencers, and AI chatbots. The choice highlights concerns about unhealthy digital connections in modern society.

Entertainment2 sources

Cambridge Dictionary Names 'Parasocial' 2025 Word of the Year, Highlighting AI and Celebrity Culture Impact

Entertainment2 sources

Mozilla Introduces AI Window for Firefox Amid User Backlash

Mozilla announces AI Window, a new opt-in browsing mode for Firefox that integrates AI assistance, facing significant criticism from its user community who prefer browsers without AI features.

Technology13 sources

Mozilla Introduces AI Window for Firefox Amid User Backlash

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Churches Turn to AI Chatbots as Digital Faith Tools Emerge Amid Religious Decline

Religious institutions across America are experimenting with AI-powered chatbots and apps that allow users to "text with Jesus" and receive spiritual guidance, as churches face declining attendance and potential closures.

Entertainment4 sources

Churches Turn to AI Chatbots as Digital Faith Tools Emerge Amid Religious Decline

Entertainment4 sources

AI Romance Revolution: From Digital Weddings to Real-World Divorces

A growing trend of people forming romantic relationships with AI chatbots is disrupting traditional marriage dynamics, leading to virtual weddings in Japan and real divorce cases worldwide as legal systems struggle to adapt.

Entertainment8 sources

AI Romance Revolution: From Digital Weddings to Real-World Divorces

Entertainment8 sources

Even Realities Launches G2 Smart Glasses with Privacy-First Design and AI-Powered Conversation Features

Even Realities unveils its G2 Display Smart Glasses featuring no cameras or speakers, focusing on privacy and comfort. The glasses include AI-powered conversation assistance, improved display technology, and come with a companion R1 smart ring for control.

Technology4 sources

Even Realities Launches G2 Smart Glasses with Privacy-First Design and AI-Powered Conversation Features

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