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Around 500 million people use ChatGPT every day. We turn to chatbots for recipe suggestions, emotional support, and even brainstorming. Algorithms shape what we listen to, what we watch, what we read. AI has reached an unprecedented level of presence in our lives — not as some distant innovation, but as a constant companion in how we work, think, decide, and feel.
But what are we really learning from this shift? How is AI actually influencing our lives — our decisions, our behavior, our well-being? What does it mean to live with machines that increasingly speak, respond, and think like us?
Scientific research offers a wide, fascinating, and often unexpected set of answers. That’s what The Intelligent Friend is here to explore. Each issue focuses on one or more recent studies and tries to understand what the science is telling us — not just about AI, but about ourselves.
This newsletter isn’t about prompts or tools or the news you might have missed. It’s not about what’s trending in AI or the more “technical” aspects behind it. It’s about the deeper impact that AI is having on our daily lives — based entirely on what research reveals.
Academics, journalists, professionals from various fields and roles, and many curious people read The Intelligent Friend every Sunday. Join the community subscribing to the the newsletter (P.S. it’s free!).
What you'll find in it
Issues with a focus on a single scientific study, explained clearly and made straight to the point. For insights without overload.
Issues with a deeper exploration of a topic, trying to “connect the dots” of the dynamics and elements of a specific phenomenon.
More personal and open-ended writing, including occasional curated lists, thoughts, and resources. A slower space to think, collect, and connect.
Some examples from the last issues: Why the hype about DeepSeek? How do we judge people who use AI for creative activities? Do we want to reveal our secrets to chatbots? Can we really fall in love with machines?
