Dhruv Khullar

physician and assistant professor at Weill Cornell Medical College and contributing editor at The New Yorker

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How rapid advances in AI tech like ChatGPT impact human creativity, intellect, and our self determination — and its potential practical benefits in the mental health field.

The future of AI: Its impact on creativity, humanity, and well being

How rapid advances in AI tech like ChatGPT impact human creativity, intellect, and our self determination — and its potential practical benefits in the mental health field.

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