The Tech Download: Teen social media bans miss a key part of the puzzle: AI chatbots

This report is from this week’s The Tech Download newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. A new addiction is quietly taking hold among teenagers. They’re not just doom-scrolling social media anymore. They’re increasingly locked into conversations with AI chatbots that seem endlessly knowledgeable, supportive and ever-validating. And they’re struggling to break up with…

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Train vs Flight: What transport psychology says about stress, comfort and why Vande Bharat appeals to modern travellers |

For decades, flying has been associated with speed, comfort and class while trains have been seen as the slower alternative. But do you know what modern transport psychology says? When it comes to the overall travel experience, it is so much more than reaching a destination quickly. Increasingly, researchers are finding that the way we…

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What we know about the Houston ICE shooting and the Democrats vying to replace Graham Platner: Morning Rundown

Details emerge after an ICE officer fatally shoots a man in Houston. At least half a dozen Maine Democrats vie to replace Graham Platner. And Sony’s decision to stop selling physical PlayStation discs sparks pushback. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Here’s what to know today….

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