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American chatbots: oversexed, overhyped and over here

American chatbots: oversexed, overhyped and over here

In just two weeks, Microsoft, OpenAI and Google have each previewed AI chatbots that critics say are as dangerous as they are impressive.

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On Monday morning in Seattle, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella introduced the world to a new type of PC that will help Windows computers cash in on the artificial intelligence craze and deal with the threat posed by Apple – both at the same time.

The new laptop computers, known as Copilot+ PCs, feature a complete overhaul of silicon chips typically found in a Windows laptop, replacing Intel-style processors with ones more like those in mobile phones, so the PCs can finally match the battery life of the world’s biggest selling laptop, Apple’s MacBook Air.

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John DavidsonColumnistJohn Davidson is an award-winning columnist, reviewer, and senior writer based in Sydney and in the Digital Life Laboratories, from where he writes about personal technology. Connect with John on Twitter. Email John at jdavidson@afr.com

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