The best AI chatbots of 2026: I tested ChatGPT, Copilot, and others to find the top tools around

I pushed eight free AI chatbots to their limits to find the best AI chatbots of 2026. To explore our top picks, check out ZDNET's chatbot-by-chatbot guide.
Nature

OpenClaw AI chatbots are running amok — these scientists are listening in

Artificial-intelligence agents have their own social-media platform and are publishing AI-generated research papers on their ...

Thinking of AI-written vows? A study explains why it can backfire

Psychologists at the University of Kent are suggesting people think wisely about their use of ChatGPT this Valentine's Day ...
IEEE

A Comprehensive Survey on Cognitive Cyber Security Analysis Using Machine Learning Approaches

Abstract: Cybersecurity threats have evolved in sophistication, necessitating the development of intelligent and adaptive defense mechanisms. Cognitive cybersecurity systems present the opportunity to ...