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Teens, AI, and Emotional Support: A Growing Shift in Digital Behavior - ctrlf5
Teens, AI, and Emotional Support: A Growing Shift in Digital Behavior

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a productivity tool for American teenagers. According to a recent report by the Pew Research Center, AI chatbots are increasingly becoming part of teens’ everyday emotional and social lives. While the most common uses remain practical, 57% of U.S. teens say they use AI to search for information and […]

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Why Tech Companies Are Designing Cute Robots - ctrlf5
Why Tech Companies Are Designing Cute Robots

And What That Means for the Future of Physical AI As robots move from factories into homes, sidewalks, and offices, tech companies are facing a new challenge: it’s not just about performance anymore. It’s about perception. Across major cities, delivery robots now navigate sidewalks with expressive “eyes,” rounded bodies, and even names. When one such […]

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Study in The Lancet Digital Health: Leading AI Models Can Repeat Medical Misinformation - ctrlf5
Study in The Lancet Digital Health: Leading AI Models Can Repeat Medical Misinformation

Artificial intelligence is increasingly present in healthcare workflows, from clinical documentation support to patient-facing chat interfaces. But a new study published in The Lancet Digital Health raises an important concern: leading AI language models can accept and repeat false medical information when it is presented in credible, authoritative language. Researchers analysed more than one million […]

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Europe Emerges as a Strategic Market for Data Sovereignty Technologies - ctrlf5
Europe Emerges as a Strategic Market for Data Sovereignty Technologies

As governments intensify discussions around artificial intelligence, privacy and digital governance, one theme is gaining momentum: data sovereignty. At the World Governments Summit in Dubai, tech entrepreneur Eric Swider positioned Europe as a critical market for a new generation of technologies designed to return data control to individuals and institutions. From Global Debate to Practical […]

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Europe’s App Economy in 2025: AI Leads Downloads, Entertainment Drives Revenue - ctrlf5
Europe’s App Economy in 2025: AI Leads Downloads, Entertainment Drives Revenue

Europe’s mobile app market in 2025 tells a nuanced story. The apps people download most are not always the ones generating the highest revenue. Utility, shopping and AI-powered tools dominate installs. Meanwhile, entertainment, streaming and dating platforms quietly capture the bulk of consumer spending. According to estimates from AppFigures, shared with Euronews Next, the EU’s […]