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News Desk 12.26.25: Ai is just a computer
In this episode of the Digital Darling News Desk, Julianna Fricchione breaks down the most human AI stories of the week — including why an AI running a vending machine tells us more about artificial intelligence than any flashy product launch.
1. Anthropic Let an AI Run a Vending Machine — and It Got Awkward
What happened:AI safety company Anthropic gave one of its AI systems control over a real vending machine for a year.
Article:
* Anthropic research blog: https://www.anthropic.com/research
* Coverage summary: https://www.technologyreview.com/
2. People Are Forming Emotional Attachments to AI Assistants
What happened:Reporting from The Guardian shows users naming their AI tools, apologizing to them, and worrying about being “rude”
Article:
* The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ai
3. Small AI Mistakes Are Causing More Frustration Than Big Failures
What happened:Reporting from Wired and The Verge shows users are more frustrated by tiny, obvious AI errors than dramatic breakdowns.
Articles:
* Wired: https://www.wired.com/tag/artificial-intelligence/
* The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence
4. AI Is Being Treated More Like an Employee Than Software
What happened:Coverage from Reuters and the Financial Times highlights a shift: AI now requires oversight, feedback, and limits
Articles:
* Reuters AI coverage: https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence
* Financial Times AI section: https://www.ft.com/artificial-intelligence
Take what helps. Ignore the rest.You’re not late. You’re not behind. You’re meeting these tools right as they’re growing up.
About the Host
Julianna Fricchione is a tech strategist and founder of Digital Darling Society, where she helps women use AI and systems to reduce chaos — not create more of it.
Follow the Digital Darling News Desk for weekly AI updates without the panic.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit digitaldarlingsociety.substack.com
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By The Digital Darling SocietyIn this episode of the Digital Darling News Desk, Julianna Fricchione breaks down the most human AI stories of the week — including why an AI running a vending machine tells us more about artificial intelligence than any flashy product launch.
1. Anthropic Let an AI Run a Vending Machine — and It Got Awkward
What happened:AI safety company Anthropic gave one of its AI systems control over a real vending machine for a year.
Article:
* Anthropic research blog: https://www.anthropic.com/research
* Coverage summary: https://www.technologyreview.com/
2. People Are Forming Emotional Attachments to AI Assistants
What happened:Reporting from The Guardian shows users naming their AI tools, apologizing to them, and worrying about being “rude”
Article:
* The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ai
3. Small AI Mistakes Are Causing More Frustration Than Big Failures
What happened:Reporting from Wired and The Verge shows users are more frustrated by tiny, obvious AI errors than dramatic breakdowns.
Articles:
* Wired: https://www.wired.com/tag/artificial-intelligence/
* The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence
4. AI Is Being Treated More Like an Employee Than Software
What happened:Coverage from Reuters and the Financial Times highlights a shift: AI now requires oversight, feedback, and limits
Articles:
* Reuters AI coverage: https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence
* Financial Times AI section: https://www.ft.com/artificial-intelligence
Take what helps. Ignore the rest.You’re not late. You’re not behind. You’re meeting these tools right as they’re growing up.
About the Host
Julianna Fricchione is a tech strategist and founder of Digital Darling Society, where she helps women use AI and systems to reduce chaos — not create more of it.
Follow the Digital Darling News Desk for weekly AI updates without the panic.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit digitaldarlingsociety.substack.com