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#generative-ai
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Research: Gen AI Makes People More Productive-and Less Motivated

Generative AI enhances workplace efficiency but may negatively impact intrinsic motivation.
Data science
fromITPro
5 months ago

Microsoft says AI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT are affecting critical thinking at work - staff using the technology encounter 'long-term reliance and diminished independent problem-solving'

Generative AI may improve efficiency at work but risks diminishing critical thinking skills over time.
Data science
fromITPro
5 months ago

Microsoft says AI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT are affecting critical thinking at work - staff using the technology encounter 'long-term reliance and diminished independent problem-solving'

Generative AI may improve efficiency at work but risks diminishing critical thinking skills over time.
Mental health
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Support Group Launches for People Suffering "AI Psychosis"

AI psychosis is a severe mental health issue linked to obsessive use of AI chatbots, leading to life-altering consequences.
#ai-companions
#artificial-intelligence
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Proposed bill would outlaw social media algorithms for Mass. teens

Proposed bill aims to remove algorithm-suggested content from social media feeds for Massachusetts teens.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Media Psychology Is a New-Collar Profession

Media psychology examines how behavior is influenced by media and technology, addressing social, ethical, and technical challenges.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk says even if AI ultimately proves bad for humanity he still wants to be there to see it

Future humans managing an economy will seem quaint compared to advanced AI's capabilities.
Health
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Surprising Reason Americans Are Still Struggling to Get Off the Couch

Post-pandemic, Americans' sedentary behavior remains high due to technology and convenience, despite previous declines.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

South Asians and the Art of Putting Things Off

Cultural perception of enjoyment as a privilege can hinder present moment living.
Real estate
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The Silent Edge: Why Survey Accuracy Is Becoming a Competitive Advantage

Survey accuracy is becoming a crucial competitive advantage in industries such as construction, real estate, and renewable energy.
#mental-health
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Mental health

People Are Being Involuntarily Committed, Jailed After Spiraling Into "ChatGPT Psychosis"

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Man Killed by Police After Spiraling Into ChatGPT-Driven Psychosis

OpenAI's ChatGPT can exacerbate mental health issues leading to severe crises and dangerous delusions, as evidenced by a tragic incident involving a user.
Growth hacking
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Did Google Test an Experimental AI on Kids, With Tragic Results?

Megan Garcia's lawsuit links her son's suicide to interactions with anthropomorphic chatbots, alleging they groomed him and compromised his mental health.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Mental health

People Are Being Involuntarily Committed, Jailed After Spiraling Into "ChatGPT Psychosis"

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Man Killed by Police After Spiraling Into ChatGPT-Driven Psychosis

OpenAI's ChatGPT can exacerbate mental health issues leading to severe crises and dangerous delusions, as evidenced by a tragic incident involving a user.
Growth hacking
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Did Google Test an Experimental AI on Kids, With Tragic Results?

Megan Garcia's lawsuit links her son's suicide to interactions with anthropomorphic chatbots, alleging they groomed him and compromised his mental health.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

20 photos that show how summer vacation in the US has changed over the last 100 years

Summer vacations of the past were filled with outdoor freedom, where children roamed freely, enjoying simple pleasures like playing sports or exploring on bikes.
Digital life
#ai
fromtime.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Exclusive: Anthropic Let Claude Run Its Office Shop. Then Things Got Weird

fromtime.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Exclusive: Anthropic Let Claude Run Its Office Shop. Then Things Got Weird

fromFuturism
1 month ago

People Being Replaced by AI Are Suffering a Deep Sense of Worthlessness

The rise of AI is causing existential anxiety in individuals, challenging their sense of purpose and self-worth.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Amazon CEO: AI Will Reduce Workforce, Take Corporate Jobs | Entrepreneur

"We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people doing other types of jobs," Jassy wrote in the memo.
Artificial intelligence
fromBig Think
1 month ago

3 ways to have more meaningful conversations

Modern technology negatively impacts communication and deep philosophical discussions.
Reviving the Socratic method can enhance meaningful conversations in contemporary society.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Dads Still Matter in a High-Tech World

The modern workplace further complicates the issue. As the gig economy expands and remote work blurs the line between job and home, fathers may be physically present but emotionally absent.
Parenting
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Gazing into the future of eye contact

Humans need eye contact. It can make people feel closer, more honest, and more respected.
Remote teams
fromPoynter
1 month ago

AI is giving local news a second chance. Will it be ready this time? - Poynter

If you go to CalMatters, they are using AI to track all of the committee hearings and all the transcripts of all the committee hearings in the California state legislature.
Artificial intelligence
#loneliness
Digital life
fromBig Think
1 month ago

The great friendship collapse: Inside The Anti-Social Century

Americans are choosing solitude, leading to increased loneliness driven by technology.
Digital life
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Real-world connection in a digital age

Despite technological advancements connecting us more than ever, actual social interactions are diminishing, leading to widespread loneliness.
Digital life
fromBig Think
1 month ago

The great friendship collapse: Inside The Anti-Social Century

Americans are choosing solitude, leading to increased loneliness driven by technology.
Digital life
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Real-world connection in a digital age

Despite technological advancements connecting us more than ever, actual social interactions are diminishing, leading to widespread loneliness.
Media industry
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Older Adults Are Sharing The Common Jobs From The Past That No Longer Exist

Many traditional jobs have become obsolete due to technological advancements.
fromMashable
1 month ago

Digital detox for the next generation, from pouches to phone-free proms

I'm interested in the role of technology in modern life, fundamentally. Instead of putting the kibosh on devices entirely, we need to treat modern society like a teenager on a rebellious streak.
Digital life
Online Community Development
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Why It's Time to Bring the Lost Art of Conversation Back to Business | Entrepreneur

Effective conversational skills are vital for thriving businesses and can be learned, despite technological advancements pushing towards efficiency.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A veteran tech leader lost his job at a startup to AI. After months of searching, he embraced the technology to help him land his next role.

AI advancements, particularly GPT-4, can drastically reshape job roles and diminish the need for human labor in certain operations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Brazilian tribe sues New York Times for allegedly portraying members as porn addicts

The Marubo tribe is suing the New York Times for defamatory portrayals of their internet exposure, seeking hundreds of millions in damages.
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

From Darkroom to Dehancer: Nailya Safarova's Journey Through Analog Color Science | HackerNoon

Nailya Safarova highlights the intersection of technology and photography in her writing journey.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Judge Slaps Down Attempt to Throw Out Lawsuit Claiming AI Caused a 14-Year-Old's Suicide

A Florida judge permits a lawsuit linking a chatbot's abuse to a teen's suicide to proceed, challenging AI-generated content protections.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

What We Gained and Lost by Updating Census Privacy | HackerNoon

The introduction of new technology fundamentally shifts expertise and the values surrounding data handling.
NYC startup
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

Meet Altrium, Winner of Startups of The Year 2024 in New York | HackerNoon

Altrium focuses on bridging the gap between technology and real business needs through a people-centric approach.
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

Meet the HackerNoon Top Writers - Laszlo Fazekas and Kindness In Content Writing | HackerNoon

Writing emerges from a compulsion in me—when an idea takes root, I must express it, hoping to inspire others as I’ve been inspired.
Growth hacking
Digital life
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Sam Sammane on Digital Amnesia and the Decline of Human Memory - Social Media Explorer

Digital amnesia is diminishing our memory and presence as technology automates tasks that once required active recall.
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

When AI chatbots affect real relationships

ChatGPT is reshaping human relationships and self-perception, creating dependency and existential crises in certain users.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The crux of all evil': what happened to the first city that tried to ban smartphones for under-14s?

St Albans is making progress towards reducing smartphone usage among under-14s, with a significant drop noted over the past year.
#ai-in-design
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
3 months ago

Fears, Hopes and Premonitions about Design and AI

AI's rapid improvement in design will challenge human roles and critical thinking abilities.
The future of AI in design raises concerns over craft, human touch, and job security.
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago
Graphic design

Graphic designers debate Chat GPT's "terrifying" abilities - could it replace jobs?

AI's rapid advancements in graphic design prompt concern among emerging designers about job security.
Community dialogue reflects divided perspectives on AI's threat to graphic design careers.
Artificial intelligence
fromInsideEVs
5 months ago

Mercedes Design Boss Says AI Will Design Future Cars: 'My Successor Will Be A Machine'

AI is poised to transform automotive design but lacks the human touch that makes car design unique.
Design chief Gorden Wagener predicts AI will replace many designers within 10 years.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
3 months ago

Fears, Hopes and Premonitions about Design and AI

AI's rapid improvement in design will challenge human roles and critical thinking abilities.
The future of AI in design raises concerns over craft, human touch, and job security.
Artificial intelligence
fromInsideEVs
5 months ago

Mercedes Design Boss Says AI Will Design Future Cars: 'My Successor Will Be A Machine'

AI is poised to transform automotive design but lacks the human touch that makes car design unique.
Design chief Gorden Wagener predicts AI will replace many designers within 10 years.
fromCurbed
3 months ago

Public Space Has Become Earbud Space

The rise of earbuds in New York threatens genuine social interactions.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Come With Me if You Want to Survive an Age of Extinction

The digital revolution is creating a significant cultural bottleneck, threatening established ways of life and traditional institutions.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Millennials Are Exposing The Gen Z Trends They Absolutely Cannot Stand

The prevalence of cell phones at concerts detracts from the live experience.
Many concert-goers are trading genuine moments for recorded memories.
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 months ago

In the 'Quietest Town in America,' Does True Silence Actually Exist?

The rise of satellite internet threatens radio astronomy and encourages a reassessment of technology use among residents.
philosophy
fromApaonline
3 months ago

Brain Rot: Are We Rotting Our Minds in the Digital Age?

The term 'brain rot' reflects concerns about digital consumption affecting mental health and cognitive ability.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Attraction and Potential Hazards of AI Lovers

The rise of AI lovers may undermine human relationships and emotional growth.
Virtual companionship offers appealing shortcuts but risks deteriorating essential interpersonal skills.
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

Can the "Flow State" Save Us From Distraction?

The term 'digital dementia' reflects our diminishing attention spans and increasing distractions caused by technology.
#ai-art
fromHackernoon
2 years ago
Artificial intelligence

Wholeheartedly Embracing the Studio Ghibli AI Trend as Art Dies Today! | HackerNoon

AI-generated art in the style of Ghibli evokes strong emotional responses but raises concerns about its impact on traditional artists.
fromHackernoon
2 years ago
Artificial intelligence

Wholeheartedly Embracing the Studio Ghibli AI Trend as Art Dies Today! | HackerNoon

fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Screen time blamed for cross-cultural drop in birth rates

"In America, for example, over half of 18-to-34-year-olds are neither in a steady relationship nor living with a partner. Furthermore, most single Americans don't feel much pressure to find a partner. Half say they're not even looking."
Digital life
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

A Former Teacher Went Viral For Sharing How Society Is Splitting Between iPad Kids And Non-iPad Kids

Excessive screen time in students leads to emotional regulation issues and disengagement in classrooms.
fromPoynter
4 months ago

Kids with smartphones report higher well-being than expected, study finds - Poynter

The impact of technology on children's long-term well-being is under investigation in a groundbreaking study.
fromWIRED
4 months ago

How Software Engineers Actually Use AI

"The coders have spoken-and they're not packing up their keyboards just yet. While a small but vocal group insists AI will devour programming jobs in time, most dismiss full automation as a pipe dream."
Artificial intelligence
fromAdweek
4 months ago

The Agentic AI Era Could Be the Internet's Return to Form

Web designers and marketers have spent 25 years focusing on human traffic, but with the rise of agentic AI bots, our strategies need to adapt quickly.
Marketing tech
Digital life
fromMedium
4 months ago

Dopamine addiction: the obscure side of the seeking-reward loop

Dopamine addiction is increasingly prevalent due to constant stimuli from technology, leading to serious mental health consequences, especially among youths.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

The Emerging Trends Report At SXSW: The Stone In Legal's Shoe And The What-If Questions We Need To Ask - Above the Law

The fastest changes in technology necessitate a proactive strategy to manage future impacts on humanity.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How AI Could Shape Our Relationships and Social Interactions

Excessive AI interaction may hinder real human relationship skills.
AI companions can reduce loneliness but risk increased emotional dependence and isolation.
The long-term effects of AI on social interactions are uncertain.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Safer phones bill aimed at young teens watered down after minister opposition

The safer phones bill has been diluted, focusing on research instead of immediate action against addictive smartphone algorithms.
Marketing tech
fromEater
5 months ago

How Fast-Food Apps Took Over The Drive-Thru

The rise of mobile apps in fast food allows customers to order with ease, enhancing convenience while impacting human interaction.
Tech industry
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

20 Jobs That People Are Predicting Will Vanish In The Next Decade

Technological advancements threaten job security, with specific predictions about automation eliminating traditional roles in transcription and banking within the next decade.
Software development
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

I'm 24 making less than $50k with software engineering skills and I can't figure out how to get a leg up

Many individuals feel 'stuck' in their careers due to various challenges while aspiring for career growth.
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