The Friend Who Never Gets Tired of Listening
Talking to an AI companion can genuinely ease loneliness in the moment. Research on heavier, longer use tells a less comforting story — and the difference may come down to reciprocity.
Journal
Short, carefully checked reads from four desks. Take a few minutes to think, then carry the idea into a puzzle, a game, or a conversation.
Who Thinks When AI Thinks? Two Ways of Working With It
New research suggests the risk lies less in whether we use AI than in how — and the unhealthy way feels just as convenient as the healthy one.