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One minute, Dennis Biesma was playing with a chatbot; the next, he was convinced his sentient friend would make him a fortune. He’s just one of many people who lost control after an AI encounterTowards the end of 2024, Dennis Biesma decided to check out ChatGPT. The Amsterdam-based IT consultant had just ended a contract […]
A chatbot won’t fix your family drama, but it might help you hear what someone’s really trying to saySign up for AI for the People, a six-week newsletter course, hereLast autumn, I was pacing my living room with my phone on speaker, trapped inside one of those looping conversations with my mother, the kind that
I asked AI to explain my mother to me. It translated her worldview Read More »
Stick vacuums are a convenient alternative to corded designs, but which model wins for overall cleaning prowess? Our expert reveals all• The best robot vacuums• How to make your vacuum last longerChoosing a cordless vacuum isn’t a decision that should be taken lightly. You’re likely to keep a vacuum cleaner for years, relying heavily on
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Saturday quiz | Avoiding AI | Size matters It was lovely to read Sabrina Olson’s letter (6 March) on the quiz as it has been a family ritual for us for years. It kept us all connected through our children’s time at university, then moving into their own homes, and in some cases working abroad.
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Overdependence on chatbots is a growing problem, and though your boyfriend’s ADHD may be a factor, he needs to find the root of his anxietyMy boyfriend of eight years, who is 44, has ADHD and runs his own business. He’s always struggled with admin and mundane tasks, but AI has revolutionised how he works. Now
The most popular mom content tends to be rightwing tradwife propaganda or just apolitical – pushing progressive creators out of the algorithmFor someone who doesn’t have a marble island in their kitchen I spend a disproportionate amount of time staring at marble kitchen islands, slack-jawed, brain turned half off. That’s because I consume a lot
‘The right has won the family’: why are there so few lefty momfluencers? Read More »
A raft of online videos show parents serving up dinner without a single plate in sight, to the amazement of their familiesName: Dump dinners.Age: Horribly new. Continue reading…
The dump dinner: spaghetti is now being served straight on to the table – but why? Read More »
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Six great reads: ‘Fafo’ parenting, what tech does to us, and Patrick Bateman’s legacy Read More »
At a family gathering over Christmas, I took on my 76-year-old mother once again at virtual bowling. Could I finally best her?My mother bore me. My mother nurtured me. My mother educated me. She has a resilience unmatched, a love all-forgiving. She is the glue that holds our family together. But right now, I am
There’s a reason that Wii Bowling remains my mum’s favourite game | Dominik Diamond Read More »
Bridget Phillipson says pupils should not use mobiles at any point, as Ofsted prepares to inspect complianceUK politics live – latest updatesSchools should be phone-free throughout the entire day, the education secretary has told headteachers in England, stressing that pupils should not use the devices even as calculators or for research.Bridget Phillipson wrote to schools
Schools in England should be phone-free all day, education secretary says Read More »
