AI can be brilliant when put to proper use but it also has some major downsides

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PHYSICAL STORAGE Store small USB sticks in craft boxes I’ve just started transferring MP3 files to small USB sticks to use in the appropriate socket in my Bluetooth speaker. But storage as usual with

With the rise of generative AI, human-machine relationships are no longer merely a trope in sci-fi films and novels. From virtual friendships to confiding in chatbot therapists, why are so many people turning to AI for connection and companionship?

Just in case you were in any doubt, AI has become as big a selling point for tablets as it is for laptop PCs and smartphones, with manufacturers falling over themselves to sell their AI features. Even

Therapist. Life coach. Best friend. ChatGPT has become the go-to guy for both our trivial questions and darkest thoughts as we pursue efficiency and self-betterment. But there’s one question this (very human) writer is trying to figure out: can AI actually help?