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Chris Stokel-Walker

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Chris Stokel-Walker is a freelance technology journalist and author of  and . 

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May Contain Lies review: How to cut to the truth and think smarter

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Chatbots can persuade conspiracy theorists their view might be wrong

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Watch mini humanoid robots showing off their football skills

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Code Dependent: A must-read exploring the human impact of AI

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Showing AI just 1000 extra images reduced AI-generated stereotypes

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AI chatbots beat humans at persuading their opponents in debates

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AI chatbots are improving at an even faster rate than computer chips

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Hollandse Hoogte/Shutterstock (14291785a) GELDERMALSEN - A student puts his cell phone in a phone pocket at ORS Lek and Linge secondary school. Since January 1, 2024, there has been a national ban on the use of mobile phones in the classroom. High School Phone Ban, Geldermalsen, Netherlands - 09 Jan 2024

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Unlocked review: Why we don't need to panic about our phones

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Artists who use AI are more productive but less original

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