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Apple to roll out two new iPhone apps this year: a business workspace hub and a Siri chatbot
technology13 days ago

Apple to roll out two new iPhone apps this year: a business workspace hub and a Siri chatbot

Apple plans to release two new iPhone apps this year: an Apple Business app that replaces existing business tools and lets employees install work apps, view colleague contact info, and request support (launching April 14); and a Siri app with chatbot-like capabilities offering text and voice interactions and access to past conversations, expected on iOS 27 later this year. Both will run on iPad and Mac as well.

Apple's Siri Gets a Full Chatbot Makeover in iOS 27
technology14 days ago

Apple's Siri Gets a Full Chatbot Makeover in iOS 27

iOS 27 is rumored to overhaul Siri into a full-fledged chatbot with a standalone Siri app, enabling back-and-forth text and voice conversations, deep system integration, and enhanced web search, document analysis, and in-app actions. The update would bring Siri into core apps, support third-party chatbots via Extensions, and use Gemini-powered AI with a potential memory feature balanced by privacy. A WWDC reveal in June is anticipated for the rollout.

AI Chatbots May Intensify Mental Illness, Danish Study Finds
health1 month ago

AI Chatbots May Intensify Mental Illness, Danish Study Finds

A Danish study of about 54,000 patients with diagnosed mental illnesses identified 181 notes mentioning AI chatbots, with intensive use associated with worsening symptoms—particularly delusions or mania—though some cases showed constructive effects. Experts warn that unregulated AI therapy can reinforce harmful beliefs and crisis spirals, highlighting the need for caution and more research into causality.

Apple’s Siri to Become a System-Wide Chatbot with iOS 27 Upgrade
technology2 months ago

Apple’s Siri to Become a System-Wide Chatbot with iOS 27 Upgrade

Apple will upgrade Siri in two stages: iOS 26.4 adds an on‑device LLM with continuous conversations and personalization, while iOS 27 turns Siri into a full system‑level chatbot integrated across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS and powered by Google Gemini; it will handle web search, image generation, file analysis, cross‑app actions, and memory of past interactions, with a WWDC 2026 launch and a September rollout after beta, though UI changes, memory rules, and pricing are still unresolved.

AI chatbot trained to detect mental health issues across languages using DSM-5 criteria
health3 months ago

AI chatbot trained to detect mental health issues across languages using DSM-5 criteria

Researchers in Uganda and Tanzania are developing an AI-powered chatbot trained on local languages and call data to provide mental health support, aiming to address the shortage of mental health workers and reduce stigma. The AI system analyzes call recordings to identify signs of mental health issues and could deliver services via SMS, helping more people access care quickly and discreetly. While promising, regulators are working to ensure safety and address risks associated with AI in healthcare. The project exemplifies how AI can bridge global mental health care gaps.

Anthropic's Claude Chatbot Gains Enhanced Memory and Personalization
technology5 months ago

Anthropic's Claude Chatbot Gains Enhanced Memory and Personalization

Anthropic is updating its Claude chatbot to include a new memory feature that allows it to remember past conversations without prompting, enhancing its usefulness and user experience. The feature, available to Max subscribers and rolling out to Pro users, offers transparency and control over stored memories, including the ability to toggle, edit, and create separate memory spaces. This positions Claude closer to competitors like ChatGPT and Gemini, although the implementation of memory features in chatbots remains a topic of debate due to potential mental health concerns.

Anthropic’s Claude Gains Persistent Memory for Enhanced Personalization
technology8 months ago

Anthropic’s Claude Gains Persistent Memory for Enhanced Personalization

Anthropic has introduced a new memory feature for its Claude chatbot, allowing it to recall and reference past conversations across devices, enhancing user experience by enabling seamless project continuation. However, this memory is not persistent and only activates upon user request, distinguishing it from more advanced memory capabilities like those in ChatGPT. The feature is rolling out to certain subscription tiers and reflects ongoing competition in AI development between Anthropic and OpenAI.

Truth Social Launches AI Search Powered by Perplexity, Favoring Trump-Friendly Media
technology8 months ago

Truth Social Launches AI Search Powered by Perplexity, Favoring Trump-Friendly Media

A new AI search tool on Trump's Truth Social platform, Truth Search AI, has been found to contradict Trump on several issues, highlighting the challenges of creating politically neutral AI. The tool, part of a broader effort to offer an alternative social media ecosystem, provides answers based on sources that often reflect conservative viewpoints but sometimes diverge from Trump's statements, illustrating the complexities and limitations of AI in politically charged environments.