Apps News How Ai Apps Are Moving Beyond Basic Chatbots

AI's Next Smart Move Might Be Scrapping the Chatbot

For three years, chatbots have been the face of generative artificial intelligence. Type anything in them to get a personalized response, which morphs into a seemingly magical dialogue with a machine. Read More

Artificial intelligence, wellness apps alone cannot solve mental health crisis, warn experts

Emotional support is an increasingly common reason people turn to generative artificial intelligence chatbots and wellness applications, but these tools currently lack the scientific evidence and the ... Read More

OpenAI is weighing a move into consumer health apps

Healthcare investors think OpenAI could build a personal health assistant complete with medical records, a project that's challenged Big Tech. Read More

Adobe adds chatbots to Photoshop and other design apps

Adobe announced Tuesday it is building new AI-based assistants into its core creative apps and a plan to also allow its apps to run inside popular chatbots. The big picture: Adobe has been working for ... Read More

Regulators struggle to keep up with the fast-moving and complicated landscape of AI therapy apps

In the absence of stronger federal regulation, some states have begun regulating apps that offer AI “therapy” as more people turn to artificial intelligence for mental health advice. But the laws, all ... Read More

Ditch chatbots, take your AI nature apps on birdwatching hike

I didn't notice the scarlet tanager until the alert appeared on my phone: "Merlin heard a new bird!" Despite its brilliant plumage -- jet-black wings on a crimson body -- the songbird can be a hard ... Read More