Artificial Intelligence

Outsourcing your thinking to AI might be eroding your ability to reason. A new commentary warns that "cognitive debt" poses a critical threat to science, suggesting that bypassing mental struggle could stunt future human capabilities.

People may form deeper emotional bonds with artificial intelligence than with other humans, but only if the AI’s identity is hidden. Research shows that labeling a partner as a machine significantly dampens the sense of connection.

How does artificial intelligence visualize an "athletic body"? A recent analysis reveals that leading AI platforms consistently generate images that adhere to specific aesthetic standards.

A new algorithm analyzes electrical activity in the brain to forecast whether standard depression drugs will work, potentially ending the trial-and-error approach to mental health treatment.

A new study using machine learning reveals that adolescent mice with a sweet tooth and lower sociability are more likely to prefer alcohol. Interestingly, these behavioral patterns did not predict alcohol preference in adult mice.

Generative AI models exhibit distinct cultural tendencies depending on the input language, according to new research. The study found that Chinese prompts elicit more relationship-focused responses, while English prompts yield more individualistic outputs.

Studies suggest that reliance on generative AI contributes to cognitive atrophy, a phenomenon characterized by reduced critical faculties and memory retention.

Leading language models are entering the world of tabletop role-playing to prove their intelligence. A new study reveals the specific point where even the most advanced programs start to lose their grip on reality.

Artificial intelligence chatbots frequently overdiagnose mental health conditions when used without guidance, but new research shows that integrating professional decision trees significantly improves their diagnostic precision.

A new study suggests that "sycophantic" AI fuels political extremism and overconfidence, creating digital echo chambers that users mistakenly perceive as unbiased and objective.

A new study reveals that using AI chatbots to learn about a topic leads to shallower knowledge compared to traditional web searching. The ease of AI summaries may actually hinder deep learning.

New research reveals that humans can physically absorb fear from robots. The study found that holding a robot simulating rapid breathing causes a person’s heart rate to rise, suggesting emotions spread through touch.

A new race is on to build computers using human brain tissue. Fuelled by venture capital and biotech advances, startups are blurring the line between biology and machines.

A recent study highlights how content farms use AI-generated images to manipulate human emotions. Researchers found that specific visual tropes trigger psychological shortcuts, making users more likely to overlook signs of deception.

Can you trust your memory after chatting with an AI? A new study reveals that misleading chatbots are significantly more effective at implanting false memories than static text, causing users to accept fake details as fact.