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Virtual Therapists: How AI is Lending an Ear to Mental Health
Can therapy chatbots help people feel better and cope with difficult situations? The first thought that may come to mind is that it’s strange to share feelings with a bot that lacks empathy to understand. How true is this? This article delves into the topic from various perspectives. AI Apps for Mental Health: Tested and Reviewed
In a future scenario, could friendly chatbots step into the shoes of seasoned psychotherapists? Or might artificial intelligence become a new kind of nightmare, swapping human therapists for pesky algorithms? Are AI applications capable of helping us handle anxiety, stress, and even existential crises? What Are Decentralized Data Marketplaces?
The need for data increases. Key developments and business strategies revolve around data, including research, AI training, and marketing. Often, internet users don’t know how their data is collected and sold. Decentralized data marketplaces can solve this issue. 
As India enters a six-week electoral period, misinformation is on the rise. According to Pratik Sinha, co-founder of the Indian fact-checking website Alt News, this misinformation is particularly aimed at dividing society and often targets specific communities on social media. 
Adobe is working on a new artificial intelligence model from the Firefly family, set to be integrated into Adobe Premiere Pro. This tool will enable users to create videos based on textual queries, manipulate objects within the footage, and expand the length of video recordings. How AI and Blockchain Can Help Save Endangered Animals
News about people hunting or selling endangered animals pops up every day, despite warnings. Business Insider researched what species are available to buy online. Shockingly, they found squirrel monkeys, exotic birds, several species of turtles, and many other animals listed on Facebook. These animals were available for purchase within just 20 minutes. 
Microsoft has developed a generative AI model specifically for U.S. intelligence agencies, aimed at processing the large volumes of confidential data they receive daily. This AI operates independently of the internet and is managed via a dedicated cloud infrastructure. 
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a digital AI avatar named Victoria Shi (AI in Ukrainian: ШІ), modeled after the singer Rosalie Nombre, to provide consular information to the media. Her statements are scheduled to be published on official pages and sent to journalists in advance. 
The non-profit European Center for Digital Rights (NOYB) has filed a complaint against the AI developer OpenAI for breaching GDPR. As it turns out, ChatGPT can still provide inaccurate information about individuals due to AI hallucinations, contravening EU legislation that mandates accuracy in personal data. 
Artificial intelligence developers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Stability AI, Google, Meta, and Microsoft have pledged to bolster security measures to protect children during the development and deployment of AI models. This effort is spearheaded by the nonprofits All Tech Is Human and Thorn, dedicated to child safety. 
Amazon Music is beta-testing a feature known as Maestro, an artificial intelligence-driven playlist generator. This functionality allows users to create personalized playlists through text input, emojis, specified emotions, or even auditory cues like other songs. 
The executive committee of SAG-AFTRA, the united union of actors and musicians, has provisionally approved a new agreement with major recording companies, including Warner Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment. Among other things, this agreement addresses the regulation of artificial intelligence in the music industry. 
Celesta Capital, a venture firm managing over $1 billion in assets, has identified the United States as the best location for investments in artificial intelligence. This decision is largely influenced by the U.S.'s proactive policies to stimulate domestic chip manufacturing. Celesta has historically invested in AI, with a particular focus on healthcare and autonomous transportation sectors.