Artificial Intelligence

A recent study found that people trust human nurses more than AI chatbots for health advice. However, people judge both human and machine advice primarily based on whether the recommendations match their own intuitive expectations.

A new study finds that as artificial intelligence advances, the fear of falling behind is creating a measurable psychological burden. Fortunately, building practical competence with these new digital tools can help protect your mental health.

Diagnosing autism in adults can be difficult due to long wait times. A new study shows that combining a standard questionnaire with online mental tests and artificial intelligence can predict an autism diagnosis with 92% accuracy.

Can a one-year-old's brain structure forecast their childhood intelligence? By analyzing white matter connections using artificial intelligence, researchers discovered that infant brain scaffolding accurately predicts cognitive scores years later, highlighting the early biological foundations of individual ability.

Artificial intelligence tools tracking the tiny movements of toddlers playing with bubbles can identify subtle variations in their physical behaviors. Researchers found that toddlers later diagnosed with autism moved their hands across a wider distance while flapping.

New research reveals that college students face a psychological dilemma when using artificial intelligence. Driven by a fear of falling behind, students experience deep anxiety without the tools, while simultaneously fearing judgment for using AI.

Can AI chatbots persuade voters as effectively as humans? A new study found that while chatbots and humans are equally persuasive, AI is significantly cheaper per voter. However, traditional human campaigns are still much better at reaching massive audiences.

A new paper suggests that using everyday AI chatbots for emotional support might unintentionally worsen psychiatric symptoms. Without clinical supervision, these digital companions could reinforce unhelpful habits like social withdrawal and excessive reassurance-seeking.

For autistic adults navigating the unwritten rules of social interaction, artificial intelligence might offer a helpful practice tool. Recent research demonstrates that short sessions with a specialized chatbot can improve empathetic communication in real-world settings.

A recent study suggests that public opinion on artificial intelligence is already deeply divided. These beliefs about job security and economic threats align with existing political lines, creating an easy opportunity for politicians to exploit voter anxiety.

A new theoretical review explores whether artificial intelligence is making us stupid. While outsourcing mental tasks to algorithms can erode specific learned skills, scientists suggest our foundational cognitive abilities are resilient. The impact depends on how we use it.

A new study explores the link between dark personality traits and problematic use of generative AI. Researchers found that narcissistic individuals are more likely to develop an unhealthy dependence on AI, driven by highly individualistic values and competitive mindsets.

Can you give an AI agent a personality? A new study reveals that explicitly programming large language models to be "agreeable" makes them significantly more cooperative, though older models struggle to avoid being exploited by non-cooperative partners.

Artificial intelligence models are highly susceptible to subtle changes in how options are presented. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences provides evidence that this hypersensitivity leads to easily manipulated, unpredictable outcomes.

Can an artificial intelligence bot cure feelings of isolation? A new psychology experiment finds that while AI companions can offer emotional support, only daily texting with a real human peer actually reduces loneliness over time.