Artificial Intelligence

A recent study delves into how sexist beliefs influence men's interest in relationships with robots, uncovering that those with antagonistic views towards women are more likely to be interested in "robosexuality." Amidst technological advancements, this research highlights the significant impact...

Researchers developed A-SOiD, an open-source platform, that predicts behaviors from video data. Unique for its focus on algorithmic uncertainty to enhance accuracy and avoid biases, A-SOiD shows promise in various fields, including behavioral science, medicine, and finance.

Stanford researchers developed an AI model that identifies sex differences in brain activity with 90% accuracy, shedding light on neuropsychiatric conditions. This breakthrough, leveraging rsfMRI data, highlights significant brain function variances between men and women, offering new insights for personalized...

A study published in npj Mental Health Research examined the usage and outcomes of Intelligent Social Agents (ISAs) by students, investigating whether they exacerbate loneliness or offer meaningful social support, amidst ongoing debates about their impact on human relationships.

A groundbreaking study on experienced fighter pilots challenges previous assumptions about the pull-down effect in military operations and highlights the potential for enhanced mission performance.

Scientists have developed a machine learning model that predicts Alzheimer's onset up to seven years early, identifying high cholesterol and osteoporosis as key predictors, especially in women. Published in Nature Aging, this study marks a significant step toward early diagnosis...

Recent studies reveal robot preachers in religious settings are seen as less credible than humans, impacting donations and perception of faith. This underscores the challenge of integrating AI into roles requiring deep emotional and spiritual connections.

A University of Cincinnati study used wearable tech to predict conversation dynamics and interest levels, suggesting AI could soon tell if a date is a "smash or pass" based on physiological responses like heart rate and perspiration.

New research explores the potential of AI to not just mimic human conversation but fundamentally supplant many aspects human cognition. The work, published in the journal Neuropsychology, raises concerns about the risks that AI chatbots might pose to higher order...

New research using AI to analyze speech in therapy sessions found that pronouns and hesitations predict the strength of the therapist-patient bond, challenging traditional methods and offering insights into effective therapeutic communication.

Robots showing real-time emotions seem more likable and trustworthy, enhancing human-robot collaboration. This approach, powered by AI like GPT-3.5, aims to make robots better companions in everyday settings by mimicking human emotional responses, improving communication and rapport.

A study in Japan found people spend more time viewing paintings believed to be human-made vs. AI-generated, showing an implicit bias, despite no difference in their subjective evaluations of the art.

In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Science, researchers have developed a machine learning model that mimics the way children learn language, offering new insights into early language acquisition. Using video and audio recordings from a young child's perspective,...

Canadian researchers developed a machine learning system that can identify alcohol intoxication with 98% accuracy by analyzing speech recordings of individuals reading tongue twisters after consuming alcohol. This innovative approach offers a non-intrusive way to detect drunkenness.

In a recent scientific paper published in Frontiers in Psychology, a team of Italian researchers have developed an innovative approach to assist individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using a humanoid robot named Pepper, integrated with OpenAI's advanced conversational artificial...