AI tools want to be your friend or personal assistant

An update to Meta's AI chatbot gives users a more social experience, but it'll be a long time before chatbots are able to solve the nation's loneliness crisis. Axios' Ina Fried explains more. And, for as little as $50, you can have a personal assistant. The catch? It's powered by artificial intelligence and records everything you say. The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern wore one for 3 months and shares more. Then, YouTube is officially 20 years old. Author Mark Bergen joins us to reflect on the video-sharing platform.

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