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Aug 8
59m 12s

Cultural Update: Teen use of AI chatbots...

Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae
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Teen use of AI chatbots is on the rise, prompting concern over emotional dependency, harmful content, and the loss of real human connection.Cash aid to low-income families lacks results, challenging assumptions about poverty and flourishing.Canada pushes to expand euthanasia to mental illness, raising ethical alarms about autonomy, consent, and the value of ... Show More
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