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A version of this essay first appeared on the website of the U.S. PIRG Education Fund. With the rise of ChatGPT and social media companies like Snapchat and Instagram integrating AI chatbots into ...

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Burger King will soon use an AI chatbot in employees’ headsets to recommend tips on meal preparation and track “friendliness.” ...