Artificial Intelligence

A new study finds that surges in visual propaganda—like memes and doctored images—often precede political violence. By combining AI with expert analysis, researchers tracked manipulated content leading up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, revealing early warning signs of instability.

A new study using data from over 11,000 adolescents found that sleep disturbances were the most powerful predictor of future mental health problems—more so than trauma or family history. AI models based on questionnaires outperformed those using brain scans.

A new study shows that when workers feel threatened by artificial intelligence, they tend to highlight creativity—rather than technical or social skills—in job applications and education choices. The research suggests people see creativity as a uniquely human skill machines can’t...

Can artificial intelligence truly “understand” language the way humans do? A neuroscientist challenges this popular belief, arguing that machines may generate convincing text—but they lack the emotional, contextual, and biological grounding that gives real meaning to human communication.

OpenAI’s GPT-4o demonstrated behavior resembling cognitive dissonance in a psychological experiment. After writing essays about Vladimir Putin, the AI changed its evaluations—especially when it thought it had freely chosen which argument to make, echoing patterns seen in people.

A new study highlights cultural differences in attitudes toward AI companionship. East Asian participants were more open to emotionally connecting with chatbots, a pattern linked to greater anthropomorphism and differing exposure to social robots across regions.

New research reveals a surprising downside to AI transparency: people who admit to using AI at work are seen as less trustworthy. Across 13 experiments, disclosing AI use consistently reduced credibility—even among tech-savvy evaluators and in professional contexts.

A new study suggests that conscientious students are less likely to use generative AI tools like ChatGPT and that this may work in their favor. Frequent AI users reported lower grades, weaker academic confidence, and greater feelings of helplessness.

Researchers developed a large-scale system that detects political bias in web-based news outlets by examining topic selection, tone, and coverage patterns. The AI tool offers transparency and accuracy—even outperforming large language models.

A new study published in Acta Psychologica reveals that people’s judgments about whether a face is real or AI-generated are influenced by facial attractiveness and personality traits such as narcissism and honesty-humility—even when all the images are of real people.

AI-driven summaries of scientific studies may be misleading the public. A new study found that most leading language models routinely produce overgeneralized conclusions, with newer versions performing worse than older ones—even when explicitly prompted to avoid inaccuracies.

A new study suggests that when people see creative work labeled as AI-generated rather than human-made, they feel more confident in their own abilities. The effect appears across jokes, drawings, poems, and more—and might stem from subtle social comparison processes.

Researchers found that a personalized, game-based cognitive therapy powered by artificial intelligence significantly reduced impulsiveness and inattentiveness in children with ADHD. Brain scans showed signs of neurological improvement, highlighting the potential of AI tools in mental health treatment.

Researchers recorded brain activity during unscripted conversations and compared it to patterns in AI language models. The findings reveal a network of brain areas that track speech meaning and speaker transitions, offering a detailed picture of how we communicate.

As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, researchers are uncovering both how these systems behave and how they influence human life. These seven recent studies offer insights into the psychology of AI—and what happens when humans and machines interact.