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Don’t Believe Everything That Chatbot Tells You
It seems that even as chatbots learn more about what we like, they still can’t quite predict what we want to hear.

Movie Monday: ‘Spider-Man’ Crawls Back to No. 1
For the second time in four weeks, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse won the weekend’s box-office crown—this time spinning past two old rivals and one raunchy newcomer.

These Five Books Tell Us About the Power—and Perils—of Technology
How can parents teach their kids to use technology responsibly in an ever-changing digital age? These 5 books offer some insight.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 187: Our Romance with AI. Plus, ‘Elemental’
Artificial intelligence? What about artificial infatuation?

How to Foster a Screen-less Summer
If you’re looking to get your kids off their devices this summer, check out our list of screen-free activities they can try.

Movie Monday: ‘The Flash’ Finishes First, Still Falls Flat
When is a win not a win? When you’re a mega-franchise superhero movie that earns just $55.1 million.

Seven Great Dads from the Movies
Father’s Day is once more upon us. And if we pause from our busy schedules to acknowledge it, we think about the dads in our own lives.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 186: ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ & an Interview With ‘Flamin’ Hot’ Producer Devon Franklin
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 186 It’s summer. Well, maybe not technically, not for another week or so. But it’s past Memorial Day.

Screen and Non-screen Interests: How My Dad Got Me Hooked on Both
Y’all…I have a lot of hobbies. From the time I was a little kid, I’ve been into video games, movies, LEGOs, drawing, building models and

We Love Our AI … But Should We?
With great AI and robot power comes great responsibility.
Plugged In Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology
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