Microsoft literally wants to 'make people addicted' to AI (Update: Microsoft responds)

Microsoft has just announced a new agentic AI service, but internal documents reportedly show that it wants to 'make people ...
Medical Xpress

Nearly 1 in 4 Americans know someone addicted to opioids, survey finds

A 50-state survey led by Northeastern University's David Lazer reveals that one in four Americans say they know someone who struggles with opioid addiction, while one in seven knows multiple people.
The Information

Exclusive: Nadella Rebukes Microsoft Executive’s Plan to Make Users “Addicted” to AI Agents

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Thursday rebuked an internal memo that another company executive had written advocating to “make people addicted” to its new AI agent product called Scout. “This is ...
CNN

When kids use screens, parents worry about the wrong thing, new study suggests

EDITOR’S NOTE: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...
Complex

Watch the Music Video for Cozz's New Track "Addicted"

Dreamville's Cozz has just released his track "Addicted," which comes with visuals and an introspective message about battling his greatest vices. November 17, 2021 ...