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Can AI companionship cure loneliness – or deepen it?

PBS News Horizons - (February 27, 2026) Horizons moderator William Brangham explores AI relationships with Sherry Turkle, Justin Gregg and Nick Thompson.


For some, artificial intelligence tools answer questions and make life more efficient. But for others, AI has become a form of companionship – a virtual friend, a therapist, even a romantic partner. Is AI a cure for loneliness? Or is this a symptom of something gone very wrong? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores AI relationships with Sherry Turkle, Justin Gregg and Nick Thompson. > View Video



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The Drift Boss
The Drift Boss
2 days ago

I have a habit of trying a new browser game every week just to switch things up, and Drift Boss is the one that kept me playing longer than I expected recently. The mechanics are simple but demand decent reflexes to avoid flying off the track. Clean interface, nothing distracting. Compared to other drift-style games I've tried, this one runs lighter and smoother, even on lower-end machines.

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Chemp
Chemp
Aug 05

This was well written and easy to understand. pinterest video downloader has been helpful whenever I want to revisit useful Pinterest videos.

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Mình hay đi phượt bằng xe máy vào cuối tuần, nên theo dõi thời tiết trước mỗi chuyến đi là điều luôn làm cẩn thận để tránh gặp mưa bão giữa đường. Trước đây dùng vài ứng dụng khác nhau nhưng gần đây chuyển hẳn sang Thời Tiết Hôm Nay Org vì thấy thông tin đầy đủ và dễ theo dõi hơn. Điều mình thích nhất là xem được dự báo cho nhiều địa điểm dọc theo cung đường dự định đi qua, giúp hình dung tổng thể thời tiết cả chuyến đi. Trang cũng hiển thị thông tin về tầm nhìn và sương mù, khá quan trọng khi lái xe đường đèo mà không phải trang nào cũng chú trọng…

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My physical therapy after a minor tendon injury included light finger-tapping drills, and my therapist mentioned tools like Space Bar Clicker to make repetitive exercises less boring. I was hesitant since most "click test" sites feel gimmicky, but this one balanced simplicity with real usefulness well. Short duration options meant I could stop before overexerting my hand, and having a visible number gave me something concrete to reference in follow-up appointments. Not a medical device by any means, just a helpful companion for staying consistent with home exercises. Loads quickly, no account needed, which matters when you're dealing with limited hand mobility. Worth asking your therapist if it fits your plan.

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