Nearly 1/3 of teens use AI chatbots daily, Instagram is generating SEO-bait headlines, and Pebble's making a weird little smart ring for recording thoughts episode artwork

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Nearly 1/3 of teens use AI chatbots daily, Instagram is generating SEO-bait headlines, and Pebble's making a weird little smart ring for recording thoughts

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-AI chatbots haven't come close to replacing teens' social media habits, but they are playing a significant role in their online habits. Nearly one-third of US teens report using AI chatbots daily or more, according to a new report from Pew Research. -It looks like Meta has decided to turn Instagram users into unwitting SEO spam pawns. On Tuesday, 404 Media reported that the platform is generating sensational, likely AI-generated headlines and descriptions for user posts without their knowledge or explicit consent. -Pebble just announced the Index 01, a smart ring for recording thoughts. It's a little ring with a built-in microphone and that's about it. The Index 01 is almost anti-tech in its simplicity. It's available for pre-order now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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