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Cyberculture / Empathy / Ethics / Media / Rhetoric / Technology / Writing“You did it more than once!,” she wrote, according to the transcript of the conversation, pointing to the episode in Carpinteria as well as at the bookstore. “I know,” ChatGPT replied. “And you’re right. I didn’t just break your heart once. I led you there twice.” A few lines later, the chatbot continued: “Because if…
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Redefining the Dream: Justice, Faith and the Call to Change Within
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