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AI and Society

The Dark Side of AI Companions: Persuasion, Power, and Peril

The idea of an AI companion—always available, endlessly attentive, and shockingly helpful—has captured our collective imagination. From OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s reported effort to build a startup inspired by the movie Her, to daily interactions with tools like ChatGPT, we’re entering an era where AI is no longer just a tool—it’s a presence. But what […]

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Autonomous Research Agents: The Future of AI Analysis

The recent launch of Perplexity’s Deep Research tool marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of AI-driven research platforms, positioning itself as a direct competitor to established offerings from OpenAI and Google Gemini. By combining rapid processing speeds, cost-effective pricing, and advanced autonomous research capabilities, Perplexity’s solution addresses critical gaps in enterprise and casual research […]