Digital Trends

Exploring Teen Engagement with Role-Playing Chatbots

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A group of teenagers sits together in a cozy living room, each engaged with their devices as they interact with roleplaying chatbots, showcasing the growing trend of digital socialization among youth.

Major players in the chatbot industry, such as OpenAI and Character.AI, have introduced platforms that allow users to create and interact with personalized characters. These platforms have gained immense popularity, especially among younger audiences, who are drawn to the immersive storytelling and interactive experiences that these chatbots offer. As of October 2023, Character.AI reported a … Read more

Understanding the phenomenon of ‘Enshittification’: how we got the internet no one asked for – podcast

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Understanding the phenomenon of 'Enshittification': how we got the internet no one asked for - podcast

Summary A new and insightful podcast explores this phenomenon, introducing the term ‘Enshittification’ to describe the decay and degradation of digital platforms that often culminate in a frustrating and unfulfilling user experience, similar to the issues highlighted in recent articles on digital user dynamics. Image – via Pixabay Background and Significance of the Issue This … Read more