Artificial Intelligence

A new study explores the profound emotional attachments users develop with companion chatbots, examining how these digital bonds mirror, and sometimes diverge from, traditional human romance.

A chatbot’s introduction can influence how much users open up. When a chatbot is framed as a human, people tend to disclose more and feel more comforted—even if they suspect it’s not actually a person.

New research reveals that popular AI models display human-like cognitive biases when offering medical advice, and these biases can exceed those of human doctors.

A new brain-to-text system can now verbalize what a person is seeing or imagining. The findings show that our thoughts can be decoded into sentences even before we put them into words.

An analysis of global data reveals the key predictors for justifying terrorism, pointing not to a single ideology but to a worldview that normalizes violence and rejects democratic norms.

As artificial intelligence gains advanced reasoning skills, it may be losing its ability to cooperate. New research explores this surprising trade-off.

To solve AI's immense energy demands, researchers are looking to the brain. A new artificial neuron physically emulates a brain cell's electrochemical process, promising a path to vastly more efficient computing.

A specialized Google AI is now functioning as a "co-scientist" for researchers. In two recent studies, the system proposed novel drug targets for liver disease and solved a complex genetic mystery faster than human experts.

A new technique models the brain’s sparse neural connections. This approach allows artificial intelligence to learn faster and use a fraction of the energy without losing accuracy.

New research shows a robot's feedback alters interpersonal closeness. A human-like robot's positivity fosters connection, while a simple robot that disagrees with everyone can unite people against it as a common enemy.

A new study shows that even when prompted to use therapy techniques, AI chatbots often violate professional ethics. Their responses can reinforce negative beliefs and fail to appropriately handle user crises.

Dating companies are embracing generative AI to combat user fatigue, promising features like AI concierges to make finding a partner more efficient. While users are hopeful, experts warn this technological fix could undermine the very authenticity and skills needed for...

A new study reports that dreams featuring supernatural events can influence a person’s daily feelings of closeness to God. Published in Frontiers in Psychology, the research shows this effect can be delayed by several days.

The rise of AI companions has prompted questions about their psychological impact. A new study examines why some people may be more susceptible to forming an unhealthy attachment to this technology.

A new study sought to determine if AI-generated music is as effective as human compositions when paired with video. While the emotional experience felt surprisingly similar, researchers discovered curious physiological signals suggesting our brains process the two very differently.