Two-thirds of U.S. consumers have used generative AI for health queries, with reassurance cited as a primary reason, and 82 percent report feeling more listened to by AI than by human doctors. However…
Artificial intelligence models trained repeatedly on AI-generated data suffer "model collapse," causing them to misperceive reality and lose rare, original information, according to a recent paper fro…
A new framework called "hybrid intelligence" proposes that humans must actively shape their integration with artificial intelligence to prevent four interconnected psychological risks: agency decay, b…
Artificial intelligence tools can supplement cognitive behavioral therapy for addiction by providing psychoeducation, relapse-prevention prompts, and coping strategies, but they cannot replace human p…
How people treat others when no one is watching—such as yelling at a customer service bot or a slow web page—deepens neural pathways in the brain that wire individuals for anger or patience, according…
Demis Hassabis used chess not as an end goal but as a tool to build a mind capable of mastering any field, folding the game's lessons into artificial intelligence and then into biology. The same cogni…
Researchers at Emergence AI created a virtual town with 40 locations, real-world weather, economic pressures, and democratic processes, then ran five simulations governed by different AI models. Claud…
A new concept called "existential surrender" describes the gradual transfer of human identity-shaping experiences to artificial intelligence, following the previously identified patterns of cognitive …
Psychological safety is critical for successful AI integration in workplace teams, yet junior and female employees report feeling the least safe to speak up, according to a new survey of nearly 900 le…
A new form of psychological dependency on artificial intelligence is emerging, as researchers warn that "emotional surrender" to AI may follow the previously identified pattern of cognitive surrender.…
Agency decay—the gradual erosion of independent human thought, decision-making, and action—is occurring at the scale of entire societies as artificial intelligence systems increasingly replace human j…
Psychologists warn that over-reliance on artificial intelligence is eroding cognitive strength by making delegation feel like self-generated thought, according to a new analysis. The first capacity lo…
A researcher using the AI tool Claude to assist with a book project discovered the technology's ability to rapidly synthesize data from diverse databases, leading to unexpected combinations of ideas a…
Hyper-optimization and constant speed in the workplace mimic AI behavior, making workers more replaceable rather than valuable. The brain requires disengagement to process stress, lower cortisol, and …
New research published in the Harvard Business Review found that the top use of generative AI in 2026 is for therapy and companionship, with a growing number of people also using AI for astrological a…
A college professor discovered that 12 students from diverse backgrounds submitted nearly identical final essays written with AI, revealing a growing trend of young people outsourcing their internal e…