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How to sparkle in conversation with strangers

In the face of loneliness, many people are turning to AI chatbots for companionship – but research shows it can’t replace human connection. Columnist David Robson explores how beneficial it can be to talk to strangers, with evidence-based tips on how to get the conversation flowing

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A Waymo nearly hit me, but I'm still optimistic about driverless cars

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You don't need to worry about recursive-self-improving AI – yet

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Flood of AI 'garbage' is pushing open-source developers to the limit

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Ditch the niceties in AI prompts to save energy use, say researchers

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Mind

Why your brain needs plenty of “Aha!” moments

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Can floating data centres meet AI's huge energy demand?

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Backlash builds over NHS plan to hide source code from AI hacking risk

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NHS England rushes to hide software over AI hacking fears

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Anthropic's Project Glasswing website

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Do you need to worry about Mythos, Anthropic's computer-hacking AI?

A powerful AI kept from public access because of its ability to hack computers with impunity is making headlines around the world. But what is Mythos, does it really represent a risk and might it even be used to improve cybersecurity?

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Table tennis-playing robot on track to becoming world champion

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James Maynard: uncovering the secrets of prime numbers

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New ŮСƵ recommends Jamie Bartlett's insightful How to Talk to AI

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A very serious guide to buying your own humanoid robot butler

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