MIT professor Joseph Weizenbaum developed Eliza in the mid-1960s. His views on artificial intelligence were often at odds with many of his fellow pioneers in the field. Illustration by Meilan Solly / ...

Artificial-intelligence agents have their own social-media platform and are publishing AI-generated research papers on their own preprint server.

Reports are growing about the potential dangers of children using chatbots. Doctors said parents need to know what their children might be dealing with. Chatbots, which are computer programs that use ...

Ads to be tested on free and Go plan users in the US in coming weeks Ads won't affect ChatGPT answers or share user data with marketers Analysts warn ads could drive ChatGPT users to competitors Jan ...

The best AI chatbots of 2026: I tested ChatGPT, Copilot, and others to find the top tools around ...

What are the new free games on the Epic Games Store? Epic gives away free games for you to own forever throughout the year, but especially during the holiday season. These games are separate from the ...

You can talk to the chatbot like it's a friendly acquaintance, and it'll help you get a lot done. Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and ...

Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Claude on a smart phone. The DNA file had been gathering dust in Pietro Schirano's computer for years. Then, earlier this month, he gave it to Claude Code—an “agentic coding tool” developed by ...