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Oral historian Shirleene Robinson warns that AI's rise, coupled with a pre-existing decline in human conversation, threatens our fundamental ability to listen. She argues this could lead to a significant loss of empathy, which she sees as integral to our humanity. Her insights, published in The Guardian, stem from years curating diverse personal narratives.

Journalist Kai Wright, co-host of The Guardian's *Stateside with Kai and Carter*, revealed in a Verge interview his deliberate choice to not buy new smartphones, citing frustration with planned obsolescence. He relies on hand-me-down devices, advocating for technology that endures rather than constantly requiring upgrades. His views reflect a growing consumer sentiment for durable, less complicated gadgets and a more sustainable tech industry.