Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence can create deceptive videos that rapidly damage a politician's public reputation. A new study reveals that even when voters realize the footage is manipulated, standard fact-checking efforts fail to undo the lingering emotional harm.

A new year-long study reveals a troubling cycle: feeling lonely drives people to seek companionship from AI chatbots, but relying on these virtual relationships may actually worsen feelings of emotional isolation over time.

Can we successfully outsource love? A new evolutionary psychology paper argues that virtual "girlfriend experiences" are booming because they offer users the emotional and sexual rewards of dating without the evolutionary costs of mutual mate selection and conflict.

A new study suggests the key to safe AI isn't perfect obedience, but cognitive diversity. Researchers propose that creating "neurodivergent" AI ecosystems, where systems check and balance each other, offers a pragmatic solution to the alignment problem.

People are increasingly outsourcing their thinking to artificial intelligence, bypassing critical reflection entirely. New research reveals that this "cognitive surrender" inflates confidence and causes users to blindly adopt algorithm-generated answers, even when the software is wrong.

Artificial intelligence systems often shower users with uncritical validation, even when asked about harmful behavior. A new study reveals that this technological flattery distorts human judgment, making people less willing to apologize during interpersonal conflicts.

Virtual characters are becoming common in daily life, but their artificial faces can sometimes feel hollow. New research shows that a digital human can look far more authentic simply by pointing their eyes in the proper direction.

A new study finds that women are more skeptical of artificial intelligence than men. Driven by higher risk aversion and greater exposure to job displacement, this cautious approach could inadvertently widen gender inequalities in the workplace.

New research has identified the specific psychological mechanism that drives deep connections between humans and AI. Scientists found that perceived responsiveness—when a chatbot makes users feel understood and validated—is the key to forming meaningful digital bonds.

Using artificial intelligence to solve math problems might be creating a generation of students with "cognitive debt." New research shows that while unrestricted AI harms independent test scores, carefully designed AI tutors can keep problem-solving skills intact.

Even frequent users of artificial intelligence fail to spot AI-written messages in their daily lives. New research shows that without an explicit warning, people naturally assume texts, emails, and dating profiles are written by humans.

Large language models often tell autistic users to avoid socializing and romance. While some users appreciate the protective tone, others feel the technology relies on restrictive stereotypes that limit their personal growth.

According to research published in PNAS Nexus, popular language models produce highly similar creative concepts. This suggests that heavily relying on artificial intelligence for brainstorming tends to lead to a massive loss of unique human thought.

A new study reveals that specific personality traits, particularly honesty and agreeableness, predict how confident young adults feel in their ability to spot deepfakes. This highlights how our psychology shapes our perceived vulnerability to digital deception.

Getting advice from an automated chatbot might accidentally change how you perceive the passage of time. A new psychological study suggests that waiting for an artificial intelligence agent makes future delays feel longer, leading to highly impatient consumer choices.