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AI Chatbots Are Changing The Way We Speak

  • Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer
  • Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager

A new study shows ChatGPT is influencing speech, with people using more formal language in everyday conversations.

In a rush? Here are the quick facts:

  • Study analyzed 740,000+ hours of YouTube and podcast content.
  • Words like delve and meticulous have surged post-ChatGPT.
  • Influence is strongest in science, business, and education.

A new study shows that AI chatbots like ChatGPT are influencing the words people use in everyday conversations. Researchers found that terms favored by ChatGPT (such as delve, comprehend, boast, swift, and meticulous) have surged in spoken language since the AI’s release in late 2022.

The study, conducted by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, analyzed over 740,000 hours of YouTube academic talks and podcasts. Using advanced statistical methods, they detected a clear shift in word choices, after ChatGPT became widely available.

The researchers argue that terms like delve, comprehend, boast, swift, and meticulous have experienced a significant increase in spoken language since the AI’s release in late 2022.

“These findings suggest a scenario where machines, originally trained on human data and subsequently exhibiting their own cultural traits, can, in turn, measurably reshape human culture,” said Hiromu Yakura, one of the study’s lead authors.

The researchers argue that ChatGPT generates its unique writing approach, favouring formal and refined vocabulary instead of basic human expressions. For example, it uses ‘‘delve’’ far more often than humans typically do. Scientists detected a significant increase of formal terms since ChatGPT launched, especially in academic and professional settings like science, business, and education.

Interestingly, the effect wasn’t uniform across all areas. Indeed, the term ‘‘delve’’ became more prevalent in science and business podcasts, yet its use didn’t change much in discussions about sports and religion.

The researchers warn that this trend could create a “closed cultural feedback loop”. This means that AI, trained on human language, starts influencing how people talk, which then feeds back into AI training data. The findings raise concerns regarding linguistic diversity, while also showing potential risks of AI-driven manipulation.

“Language is known to influence human cognition,” the authors write, noting that AI’s linguistic patterns could lead to “deeper integration into human thinking processes.”

The research team stresses the importance of conducting additional investigations about AI cultural effects, alongside monitoring these changes for proper oversight.

As reported by Scientific American , James Evans, a sociology and data science professor at the University of Chicago, said that analyzing word distribution is the right method for studying LLMs at this stage. He noted that as models mature, these patterns will become harder to detect, and scientists may need to examine broader linguistic features.

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Bitcoin Hits $120,000 Milestone For The First Time

  • Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
  • Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager

The world’s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, surpassed the $120,000 milestone for the first time on Monday. Investors continue to bet on the virtual currency and its market performance in the market during the “crypto week,” as the U.S. Congress prepares to debate a series of crypto-related bills in the coming days.

In a rush? Here are the quick facts:

  • Bitcoin surpassed the $120,000 milestone for the first time on Monday.
  • The U.S. Congress will debate new crypto-related bills this week.
  • Since November 2024, Bitcoin has surged over 60%.

According to Reuters , Bitcoin briefly reached a record high of $122,571.19 before falling 2.4% in the latest trades. The U.S. House of Representatives will soon debate several long-anticipated bills aimed at regulating cryptocurrency within a national framework.

Considering President Donald Trump’s support for the industry—he has even called himself the “crypto president”—many investors remain optimistic. In January, Trump signed an executive order to develop crypto regulations in the U.S., including measures to foster industry growth.

This week, called the “crypto week” in Washington, the Congress will vote on multiple acts, including the Genius Act—which involves federal rules for stablecoins. This may explain the rising confidence in the crypto market.

“It’s riding a number of tailwinds at the moment,” said Tony Sycamore, IG market analyst, to Reuters. “It’s been a very, very, strong move over the past six or seven days, and it’s hard to see where it stops now. It looks like it can easily have a look at the $125,000 level.”

Members of Congress will also vote on the Clarity Act—intended to establish a framework for regulating cryptocurrencies—, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act—which aims to forbid the Federal Reserve from creating a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).

“What we find interesting and are watching closely are the signs that bitcoin is now being seen as a long-term reserve asset, not just by retail investors and institutions but even some central banks,” said Gracie Lin, OKX’s Singapore CEO, to Reuters.

Since November 5, 2024—following Trump’s election—Bitcoin has surged over 60%, reaching a record high of over $82,000 in November , and surpassing the $100,000 benchmark in December. Since January, it has climbed 29%.