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AI Influencers Bode Ill for Self-Esteem
Magazines and social media have caused a decline in self-esteem. But how will new AI “influencers” impact youth today?
March 15, 2024
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Magazines and social media have caused a decline in self-esteem. But how will new AI “influencers” impact youth today?
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