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When a Teen’s Chatbot Companion Turns Into a Crisis Warning
• A BBC report highlights growing concern about teens forming emotional dependence on AI chatbots.• Some parents and experts warn that constant AI companionship can distort emotional boundaries.• Governments and regulators are beginning to respond with safety debates and potential guardrails.• The real issue is not AI companionship — it’s...
SXSW 2026: The Year AI Became Visible — and Accountable
SXSW 2026 marks the moment AI becomes visibly human-facing.Human-like interfaces raise expectations around tone, judgment, and reliability.Engagement is improving — but enterprise risk is increasing.The next phase of AI adoption will be defined by accountability, not expressiveness.Visibility is the breakthrough. Governance is the requirement. The Hoomans are Coming. SXSW has...