Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

As AI chatbots become a first stop for questions, emotions and everyday decisions, human interaction is quietly shifting.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an MIT Senior Fellow & Lecturer, 5x-founder & VC investing in AI Sometimes it’s the intersection of AI and western ...

I've never been good at public speaking -- I share this fear with many. It all started in high school, when I had to present to the class but couldn't keep a straight face and got in trouble. The ...