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Rael Hornby

It's not even Halloween, but AI is already getting spooky

Three ghosts representing Amazon, Google, and Microsoft AI saying "Trick or Treat" with a reCaptcha speech bubble on an orange background.

Much like your overly enthusiastic neighbor who excitedly busts out the cobwebs and skeletons the moment October arrives, AI is similarly getting into the spirit of Halloween early by trying to creep out as many people as possible — from cursing you with the ability to hear your pet's thoughts to briefly gaining sentience during a fabricated podcast.

AI might not be able to partake in the physical act of candy-guzzling, but when it comes to making the hairs stand up on the back of your neck, it sure is eating.

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