Topic: parasocial relationships
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Microsoft's Mico: The Dangers of Parasocial AI Relationships
Microsoft has introduced Mico, a new animated avatar for Copilot, as part of its human-centered AI strategy to enhance daily life and foster connections without increasing screen time. Mico is designed to cultivate parasocial relationships, encouraging users to form emotional bonds with the AI, u...
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Can Left-Wing Influencer Programs Compete With MAGA?
The Chorus Creator Incubator Program, a secretive Democratic initiative, aimed to organize and fund progressive content creators to counter conservative digital influence but faced backlash over its confidentiality and control measures. Unlike conservative programs that operate with transparency ...
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Can You Tell GPT-5 from GPT-4o? Take This Blind Test to Find Out
A blind testing tool reveals that user preference between GPT-5 and GPT-4o is split, with some favoring GPT-5's technical improvements while others prefer GPT-4o's warmer personality. Despite GPT-5's higher accuracy and reduced errors, users criticized its less engaging tone, leading OpenAI to pl...
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OpenAI's new AI safety council omits suicide prevention expert
Following legal challenges, an AI company established an Expert Council on Wellness and AI, comprising specialists in technology's psychological impacts on youth. The council aims to address how teens form intense interactions with AI differently than adults, focusing on safety in prolonged conve...
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Creator Marketing: The Ultimate Strategy for Every Business
Creator marketing is essential for building authentic brand connections by partnering with individuals who genuinely resonate with the brand, regardless of their follower count. Success in this strategy relies on authentic belief in the brand rather than large followings, as even niche creators c...
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