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Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities

Towards Data Science
Sep 25

10 Things I’m Learning Beyond AI to Become More Technologically Fluent

The article titled "10 Things I’m Learning Beyond AI to Become More Technologically Fluent" discusses the author's exploration of various technologies that are shaping the future, beyond just artificial intelligence. It is presented as part one of a series, focusing on understanding these emerging technologies and their impact.

By Rashi Desai
arXiv Computation and Language
Sep 24

"AI Is Turning Too Human": How Teenagers Experience and Negotiate AI in Everyday Life

The study examines how teenagers discuss and navigate generative AI in their daily lives, using data from r/teenagers between January 2023 and July 2026. Analysis of 11,083 posts identified eight interconnected domains of experience, with everyday and social use being most common. Over time, discussions shifted toward concerns about authenticity, personal control, safety, and the future role of humans versus AI, highlighting adolescents’ active negotiation of AI’s place in their lives.

By Jianfeng Zhu
OpenAI Blog
Jul 21, 2025

AI as the greatest source of empowerment for all

I’ve always considered myself a pragmatic technologist—someone who loves technology not for its own sake, but for the direct impact it can have on people’s lives. That’s what makes this job so exciting, since I believe AI will unlock more opportunities for more people than any other technology in history.

OpenAI Blog
Oct 14, 2025

Expert Council on Well-Being and AI

OpenAI’s new Expert Council on Well-Being and AI brings together leading psychologists, clinicians, and researchers to guide how ChatGPT supports emotional health, especially for teens. Learn how their insights are shaping safer, more caring AI experiences.