

Brian X. Chen
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Don’t Use A.I. to Cheat in School. It’s Better for Studying.
Generative A.I. tools can annotate long documents, make flashcards, and produce practice quizzes.

How to Turn Your Chatbot Into a Life Coach
A chatbot can be an effective motivator that helps you set goals and organize your schedule to achieve them.

Final Fantasy XVI Takes on Its ‘Star Wars’ Problem
Square Enix is trying to make a role-playing game for old fans and new gamers alike, a precarious tightrope for aging franchises.

How to Use A.I. as a Shopping Assistant
Doing product research, making grocery lists and booking travel can be easier with tools like ChatGPT.

Cómo hacer que los niños pasen menos tiempo frente a las pantallas
Los padres preocupados tienen muchas herramientas a disposición, incluido software gratuito de Apple y Google, para supervisar cómo los niños usan su tecnología.

Watch Out for ‘Junk’ Fees When Booking Travel Online
Hotels and airlines struggling to recoup their losses from the pandemic have been including more hidden charges. Don’t fall for them.

How to Use AI to Automate the Dreaded Office Meeting
Generating a slide deck, talking points and meetings minutes can all be done in a snap. All you need are the right prompts.

A First Try of Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro Headset
I briefly got my hands on Apple’s new high-tech goggles, which impressed and creeped me out and raised a question: Why do we need these?

Prompts to Try Asking ChatGPT
Our personal tech columnist shares how to improve many parts of your life.

What to Know About Limiting Your Child’s Screen Time
Concerned parents have many tools, including free software from Apple and Google, to actively oversee how children use their tech.