Can AI chatbots help fill the empathy gap?
Stressed out? Need to talk? Turning to a chatbot for emotional support might help. ComArtSci Associate Professor of Communication Jingbo Meng wanted to see just how effective artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots could be in delivering supportive messages. So she set up the research and used…
Tesla quietly delays Cybertruck to 2022
You’ll have to temper your expectations if you were hoping to drive a Cybertruck before 2021 was over. Electrek notes that Tesla has quietly pushed the release of the electric pickup to next year on its configuration page, telling you that you’ll get to customize…
Microsoft starts publicly testing an Xbox night mode
Don’t worry if you’re determined to play an Xbox game into the wee hours of the morning — those late-night sessions will soon be easier on your eyes. The Verge notes that Microsoft has started publicly testing an Xbox night mode that should make it…