Mental health experts and technologists told me that an A.I. Sigmund Freud is not happening and it's a bad idea.
But we've been trying for decades to make a perfect computer therapist bot.
Why? And where can AI actually help improve mental health care?
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I wanted to know whether #ChatGPT could help with everyday office tasks. So I put it to the test. Then, I challenged my colleague to identify which responses were written by ChatGPT versus me. Check out the full story and video:
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“Surveillance doesn’t prevent crime, even police crime."
Vital story from , who is still effectively banned from Twitter by Musk, on the cameras that didn't stop police from killing Tyre Nichols
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Samsung unveiled new GalaxyS23 smartphones today but do you actually need to upgrade? Take our quiz to find out! #samsungunpacked
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It's a fine morning here in SF for #SamsungUnpacked and this one is a doozy. Beyond new phones, Samsung will reveal its strategy for new extended reality (XR) experiences -- which, yes, includes devices -- in partnership with Google and Qualcomm
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Too many back-to-back meetings after returning to the office? Still having Zoom fatigue? Helpful advice from on how to rethink meetings
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Really useful thoughts on ethics and ChatGPT from my wonderful colleague . Thanks for the reporting !
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Curious about a potential touchscreen Mac?
Well, there are many Windows and Chrome touchscreen laptops on the market now.
Some people love them. Most people don't buy them.
Should you?
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ChatGPT can write (rote) eulogies, party invites and emails.
But this is a brand new monstrosity — an amalgamation of internet knowledge. Have some fun first and see what you can create with no eye on productivity, said .
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NEW: After three years of covering covid, I built my own air filter. Here is the video in which I try not to get stuck in duct tape while making this Corsi-Rosenthal box.
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In today's Tech Friend:
I love schedule send features to write emails, texts, and Slacks when it's convenient for me AND have them delivered later.
It increases the odds your communications get noticed. And it's kind.
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As you think through improving wellness, financial and other goals for 2023, don't forget to include your work life! I spoke to workplace experts who offered these 13 tips to make your job less stressful this year.
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In today's Tech Friend:
Everyone can improve online security with these password tips.
But the whole password system is dumb, insecure and sets us up to fail.
Our long term mission: Kill passwords forever. It's possible!
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NEW: "I don't want us to have to go through a bunch of deaths from insecure technology," said CISA director Jen Easterly in an interview on the sidelines of CES, regarding threats to consumers/infrastructure exacerbated by hastily shipped products.
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NEW🚨 introduces Satellite to expand #emergency and two-way satellite messaging beyond smartphones at #CES2023. Cutting edge #tech will support thousands of SOS incidents each year and save many lives in the process. More here➡️
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In today's Tech Friend newsletter, my pal says I live in a nerd paradise with pointless garbage gadgets.
I call her a crusty old lady muttering about why anyone needs ice boxes.
Come for fun, stay for advice on how to avoid a dumb smarthome:
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Oops! I did again, :
I created a Twitter account pretending to be (with his permission) and applied for Blue “verification.”
And once again, Twitter took my $8, asked zero questions and gave the fake account a blue checkmark.
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Millions of Twitter users could face exposure if they were anonymous, hundreds of millions could face account takeover attempts.
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The weirdest and strangest tech we found at #CES2023 so far! Follow our coverage here: washingtonpost.com/technology/202
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In today's Tech Friend: In 2023, tech predictions will probably be wrong.
You probably aren't getting drone deliveries, riding in a driverless car or using crypto for anything useful.
Let's be humble about how the metaverse or ChatGPT might play out.
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Google is trying to make its phone cameras more inclusive. put it to the test against its greatest rivals.
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Cameras struggle with dark skin. Here’s how smartphones from Apple, Samsung and Google stack up
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New :
is right about this much: Shadowbanning is real.
It’s time for social media companies to come clean about when and how they reduce people’s reach—and who it really hurts.
Spoiler: It’s not just conservatives.
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it's been a dismal year for tech stocks, and therefore, for tech billionaire wealth
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What is shawdowbanning and how does it actually work? explains in this video with a special appearance by
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A growing number of workers are on the job hunt as layoffs continue. But beware: Scammers are trying to steal your money and identity through fake job postings. I spoke with experts to help you avoid getting swindled.
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An incredibly important piece from as we all struggle to find the balance - and the answers.
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If you are missing Drew Harwell from Twitter, here are a few of his latest great stories :
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Algorithmic social media's thirst-trap problem. made a burner TikTok and said she wanted to see videos of the outdoors. Within a few minutes, it was mostly softcore porn. The AI responds to and perpetuates what it predicts we can't ignore
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My latest is a fun one: Gen Z came to ‘slay.’ Their bosses don’t know what that means.
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Do you speak Gen Z lingo at work? Test your knowledge with this fun quiz
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Gen Z came to ‘slay.’ Their bosses don’t know what that means. Fun story by on the miscommunication that can happen at work.
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This week, the AI selfie app Lensa took the internet by storm. But before you download it, here’s what you need to know from ’s
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