8 principles from human ecology can help AI work for human well-being

AI can’t replace mental health therapists. But here’s where it might make a difference

As more people turn to chatbots for support, new research is exploring a potential role for AI in spotting early signs of depression.

Steve Pearce Just Took Over the BLM. We Asked Him What He Plans to Do to Our Public Lands.

Steve Pearce, a longtime veteran of the oil and gas industry, was recently named the director of the BLM. We asked Pearce how he plans to weight conservation and recreation against the demands of industry. The post Steve Pearce Just Took Over the BLM. We Asked Him What He Plans to Do to Our Public Lands. appeared first on Outside Online.

When managing your money, take a chatbot’s ‘confidence’ with a grain of salt

The higher the stakes and the more specific the questions, the more likely AI will stumble on personal finance advice.

See the Odd-Looking Barreleye Fish in Its Natural Habitat for the First Time

A 35-day expedition revealed hidden wonders of the deep The post See the Odd-Looking Barreleye Fish in Its Natural Habitat for the First Time appeared first on Nautilus.

Pickup Artist Mystery Has an AI Girlfriend

A new book claims that Mystery, who teaches awkward men how to hit on women, had sex and smoked weed with an AI chatbot named Miss Shira Always.

The tiny cell that broke a big rule of biology