AI Therapists Show Promise, Google Expands AI Search, and Privacy Concerns Hit Self-Driving Cars

As artificial intelligence reshapes our most personal interactions - from mental health counseling to daily web searches - questions of privacy and trust take center stage. While AI shows potential to address critical healthcare shortages and enhance how we find information, Waymo's plans to use passenger data for advertising highlight the delicate balance between innovation and personal boundaries in our increasingly AI-driven world.