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How bad are AI delusions? We asked people treating them

New York Times: Doctors say chatbots have led patients to psychosis and isolation.

Pope warns men against 'AI girlfriends' and loss of real human connection

The Pope urges guiding digital innovation while defending real human bonds.

Microsoft pledged to save water. In the AI era, it expects water use to soar

New York Times: Microsoft AI data centres to drive huge surge in global water use.

Apple earnings soar as China iPhone sales surge

Apple devices in active use worldwide now exceed 2.5 billion.

Fake hot spring sends tourists flocking to non-existent Tasmanian paradise

Expert Anne Hardy says 90% of ChatGPT travel itineraries contain errors.

US stocks dip as Meta surges while Microsoft slumps

Meta shares leapt about 8% as strong earnings backed its AI strategy.

Online platforms offer filtering to fight 'AI slop'

Pinterest and TikTok now let users filter out AI-made photos and videos.

Amazon to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide

Office roles face the bulk of about 30,000 cuts, not warehouse staff.

Ex-Bell Gully solicitor raises $99m for AI start-up

IBM and Uber have joined the list of blue-chip customers.

A smaller version of the Sphere in Las Vegas is planned for Maryland

New York Times: 'Our focus has always been on creating a global network of Spheres.'

Dunedin to lose 3G tomorrow as One NZ begins shutdown

Many devices beyond phones rely on 3G. 2degrees' shutdown already underway.

Five ways the ManageMyHealth breach could have been avoided

Experts flag weak law, tech and oversight.