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About this research This study is Pew Research Center’s latest effort to explore the landscape of teens and technology today. It focuses on artificial ...

Over half of U.S. adults are using large language models (LLMs)—such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot—in some capacity. Whether ...

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An AI powerful enough to analyze DNA, file taxes, and grow tomato plants is being redesigned for everyday work, pointing ...

Young people are increasingly turning to AI “companion” chatbots to meet their emotional needs. But a new study shows that these chatbots, which are designed to mimic real social relationships, may ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. AI chatbots have become a ubiquitous part of life. People turn to tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot not just for ...

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