Decoding lies with AI? New machine learning model uses facial expressions and pulse rates to detect deception
Researchers from the Tokyo University of Science have successfully utilized machine learning to detect deception, achieving an accuracy of up to 87% by analyzing facial expressions and pulse rates. Despite promising results, the study emphasizes the need for a larger...
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New research reveals how basic psychological needs influence attitudes towards artificial intelligence
New research published in Telematics and Informatics provides evidence that the fulfillment of basic psychological needs through technology use is linked to changes in attitudes towards artificial intelligence over time. The findings indicate that self-determination, particularly feelings of competence and...
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Artificial intelligence can seem more human than actual humans on social media, study finds
A new study suggests that OpenAI's GPT-3 can both inform and disinform more effectively than real people on social media. The research, published in Science Advances, also highlights the challenges of identifying synthetic (AI-generated) information, as GPT-3 can mimic human...
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Scientists use AI and unconscious brain activity to identify hit songs with shockingly high accuracy
A team of scientists recently found they could predict which songs would become popular hits by measuring people's brain activity while they listened to music and then analyzing the data using artificial intelligence. The models based on neurophysiologic measures provided...
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Both humans and AI hallucinate — but not in the same way
The launch of powerful large language models like GPT-3.5 generated excitement, but users have become less trusting as they discovered the models can make mistakes. Researchers are now focused on minimizing these errors, highlighting the need to reflect on our...
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DeepMind scientists demonstrate the value of using the “veil of ignorance” to craft ethical principles for AI systems
New research from Google DeepMind suggests that using the veil of ignorance concept can be valuable in shaping governance principles for artificial intelligence (AI). The study found that decision-makers, when placed behind the veil of ignorance, tended to prioritize fairness...
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New scientific findings highlight the complexity of moral judgments of AI agents
A recent study from China found that people have varying opinions about the morality of decisions made by artificial intelligence (AI) agents, depending on the situation. Participants rated AI decisions as more immoral than those made by humans in certain...
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AI-based analysis of Facebook posts can predict addiction treatment dropout, study finds
Analyzing social media activity can help predict whether individuals will continue their treatment for substance use disorder. Using artificial intelligence to analyze Facebook posts proved more effective than standard psychological tests in predicting treatment dropout, with high-risk individuals more likely...
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Intelligence and thinking speed: Surprising relationship revealed in a recent study
A recent study challenges the belief that intelligent people think faster, finding that individuals with higher problem-solving abilities actually took more time to solve difficult tasks compared to those with lower abilities. The research suggests that synchronization between brain regions...
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Groundbreaking psychology research sheds light on the trust dynamics of human-machine collectives
A series of psychological experiments has shown that people's treatment of machines differs from their treatment of humans, which influences the establishment of trust within human-machine collectives. The new findings provide insights into the dynamics of human-bot interactions and have...
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Study examines the potential of AI chatbots in facilitating access to dependable sexual health information
New research sheds light on the attitudes of healthcare professionals towards AI-led interventions and identifies potential barriers to the implementation of AI in the field of sexual and reproductive health services. While there was recognition of the potential benefits of...
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Social robots with engaging voices enhance student creativity, scientists discover
Increasingly, social robots are being used for support in educational contexts. But does the sound of a social robot affect how well they perform, especially when dealing with teams of humans? Teamwork is a key factor in human creativity, boosting collaboration and...
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People are more likely to conform to artificial intelligence in objective tasks, study reveals
New research sheds light on how much people conform to information given by a human compared to information given by an artificial intelligence (AI) agent. Results showed that participants conformed more to information given by an AI in counting tasks...
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People with social anxiety more likely to become overdependent on conversational artificial intelligence agents
A recent study examined how social anxiety, loneliness, and rumination contribute to the problematic use of conversational artificial intelligence agents. Results showed that persons high in social anxiety are more likely to feel lonely and engage in ruminative thought patterns....
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Scientists use deep learning algorithms to predict political ideology based on facial characteristics
A new study in Denmark used machine learning techniques on photographs of faces of Danish politicians to predict whether their political ideology is left- or right-wing. The accuracy of predictions was 61%. Faces of right-wing politicians were more likely to...
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