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Can chatbots be therapists? Only if you want them to be

A manager at artificial intelligence firm OpenAI caused consternation recently by writing that she just had “a quite emotional, personal conversation” with her firm’s viral chatbot ChatGPT. “Never tried therapy…

The AI debate

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly considered as the most transformative human invention. According to Kai-Fu Lee, a Taiwanese AI expert and author of ‘AI Superpowers’, AI rivals the impact of…

The race for AI supremacy

The global AI race has evolved far beyond a technological contest; it’s now a strategic geopolitical battle akin to an arms race, where controlling AI – along with the data…

AI love: cute or creepy?

At a time when speed and convenience dictate our interactions, a new trend has appeared: virtual friendships. AI-powered chatbots that can chat with us, understand our preferences and speak to…

The end or a new dawn?

Ever since Francis Fukuyama proclaimed the triumph of liberalism following the collapse of the Soviet Union – the so-called ‘red peril’ – many around the world celebrated liberalism as the…

Fixing taxation

AN essential component of any progressing economy is the taxation system. However, Pakistan’s tax regime is grappling with issues often faced by developing economies: low compliance, inefficiencies, and a narrow…

Serving digitally

PAKISTAN’s digital landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. From vibrant, swarming urban tech hubs to remote villages buzzing with mobile internet connectivity, a digital revolution is reshaping the nation. Yet,…

AI friendship

YOU don’t forget your first love. Psychologists say it is because it is a life-changing experience and one that can impact your brain, leaving an imprint on its sensory parts.…