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“When we are drawn into even the most primitive exchanges with a relational artifact, we believe it cares for us,” Dr. Sherry Turkle writes. “And we are wired to care for it in return.”

The name change is enough for Germany’s transport minister to start advocating for Europe-wide adoption of the driver assistance software.

Orkut’s founder is now taking aim at algorithms and AI-generated content.

An unusual partnership with LG will help power Apple’s push into smart home devices.

Give your AI teammates clear roles, connect their work and use a chief of staff to keep the team focused on your business goals.

Moore sees a huge opportunity in consumer AI, particularly if the industry can tap into revenue streams beyond just subscriptions and API charges.

Automattic’s interim chief financial officer Jeremy Klaperman has left the company less than a month after taking the role, TechCrunch has learned. Sources say his departure followed a demotion back to his previous position, marking another executive exit amid the organization’s leadership turmoil.

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The suit claims the protein drinks mislead customers, but Starbucks says it intends to “vigorously defend” itself.