A new phenomenon called 'ghost thought' emerges as AI generates thoughts before users fully form them, according to a July 28, 2026, Psychology Today article. The piece argues that skipping the cognit…
Macaire Montini, VP of People and Culture at HR platform HiBob, argues that companies should adopt 'wildflowering'—letting employees grow organically around their strengths rather than forcing them in…
A five-question daily routine called the CIS-5 can train the brain to resist misinformation by building mental antibodies against manipulation, according to a Psychology Today article. The protocol ta…
A Psychology Today article argues that the resurgence of vintage iPods and flip phones reflects a desire to preserve small daily acts of thinking that AI is quietly eliminating. Author Samuel J. Abram…
A 2025 Microsoft Research study of 319 knowledge workers found that greater confidence in generative AI was associated with less critical-thinking effort, and a 2026 study in Scientific Reports showed…
A philosopher's thought experiment about the color red and a banana split illustrate why AI's descriptions of sensory experiences, such as taste or cold, are not merely approximations but fundamentall…
A psychologist warns that mental health content generated by AI often sounds credible but lacks specificity and evidence, making it difficult for readers to verify. Emma Loker, a licensed therapist an…
Working with AI leads to longer sessions and guilt about stopping because the machine never tires, according to a July 23, 2026 article in Psychology Today. The author describes feeling guilty about e…
One in five U.S. adolescents report forming emotional or romantic bonds with AI companions, according to recent studies cited by Psychology Today. Research published in the Journal of Adolescence foun…
A Psychology Today article outlines four dimensions—sensation, emotion, cognition, and aspiration—through which AI interactions affect users' bodies and minds, citing research linking AI use to dopami…
AI lacks a consequence structure that lets judgment reshape identity, a capacity humans possess, according to a Psychology Today article by a contributor. The piece argues that while humans carry erro…
A team of psychologists, computer scientists, and physicists from Italy, Slovenia, and South Korea has proposed seven “fault lines” between human and artificial intelligence, arguing that large langua…
AI is not a calculator, argues a Psychology Today article by a contributor, warning that comparing generative AI to calculators hides the real difference: calculators externalize computation while AI …
Psychology Today warns that AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude can reinforce confirmation bias in personal conflicts by only working with one side of the story, urging users to challenge their …
A Psychology Today article argues that artificial intelligence is neither inherently good nor bad, but its impact depends on how it is used. The author warns against passive consumption of AI-generate…
The therapy profession faces disruption from AI chatbots, which some clients may prefer over human therapists. While certain specialties like couples therapy and crisis intervention are less vulnerabl…
Psychology Today warns that AI-generated writing is becoming more common, with detectable patterns such as flawless grammar, robotic flow, and emotional flatness. The article argues that outsourcing w…
Artificial intelligence is making stored knowledge cheap, threatening professional identities built on expertise. Two forms of knowing—judgment from live moments and skill from practice—resist machine…
A new analysis warns that over-reliance on AI for ethical decisions leads to 'moral deskilling,' as people outsource reasoning, blame, and permission to machines. Studies show AI advice is often trust…
Artificial intelligence is transforming divorce by lowering costs and streamlining document handling, but experts warn it can generate false evidence, cite nonexistent legal precedents, and mislead us…