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.

Social media for bots takes off, sparking concern and skepticism

Moltbook, a so-called social network built exclusively for AI agents, has generated buzz in the technology world and posts ...
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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 ...

Deno Deploy is generally available

With Deno Deploy, developers can deploy JavaScript and TypeScript applications to the web. The new Deno Sandbox is available ...