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As artificial intelligence creeps further into people’s daily lives, so do worries about it. At the most alarmist are concerns about AI going rogue and terminating its human masters. But behind the calls for a pause on the development of AI is a suite of more tangible social ills. Among them are the risks AI poses to people’s privacy and dignity and the inevitable fact that, because the algorithms under AI’s hood are programmed by humans, it is just as biased and discriminatory as many of us. Throw in the lack of transparency about how AI is designed, and by whom, and it’s easy to understand w...
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A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology investigates how AI compares to human psychologists in understanding and responding to human emotions and needs during counseling. The study specifically examined large language models, such as ChatGPT-4, Google Bard, and Bing, assessing their social intelligence — a critical skill in psychotherapy. ChatGPT-4 outperformed all participating psychologists, while Bing surpassed more than half of them. However, Google Bard’s performance was comparable only to psychologists seeking bachelor’s degrees and was significantly outstripped by doctoral stud...
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Scientists have demonstrated that facial recognition technology can predict a person’s political orientation with a surprising level of accuracy. Their research, published in the journal American Psychologist, shows that even neutral facial expressions can hold clues to someone’s political beliefs. This finding poses significant privacy concerns, especially since facial recognition can operate without an individual’s consent. Facial recognition technology is a form of artificial intelligence that identifies and verifies individuals by analyzing patterns based on their facial features. At its c...
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In a study by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, a new type of brain-computer interface (BCI) has been developed that simplifies the use of such devices. This new technology allows users to control digital interfaces, like video games, directly with their minds without the lengthy setup previously required for each individual. This “one-size-fits-all” solution could significantly enhance the quality of life for people with motor disabilities by making the technology more accessible and easier to use. The research was published in PNAS Nexus. BCIs, which allow users to control de...
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A new study examining behavioral and personality responses produced by different versions of ChatGPT found that they are statistically indistinguishable from those of humans. Additionally, ChatGPT showed response patterns indicating higher levels of altruism and cooperativeness compared to an average human. The paper was published in PNAS. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence model developed by OpenAI, designed to generate human-like text based on the input it receives. It uses a form of machine learning known as a transformer, specifically trained on a diverse range of internet text. The mod...
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A recent study has found that scientific citations generated by ChatGPT often do not correspond to real academic work. The study, published in the Canadian Psychological Association’s Mind Pad, found that “false citation rates” across various psychology subfields ranged from 6% to 60%. Surprisingly, these fabricated citations feature elements such as legitimate researchers’ names and properly formatted digital object identifiers (DOIs), which could easily mislead both students and researchers. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence language model developed by OpenAI, which is capable of generat...
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In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, a new study published in PLOS One has shed light on an unexpected capability of large language models like ChatGPT: their ability to mimic the cognitive and linguistic abilities of children. Researchers have found that these advanced AI systems can simulate lower levels of intelligence, specifically child-like language and understanding, particularly in tasks designed to test the theory of mind. Large language models are advanced artificial intelligence systems designed to understand, generate, and interact using natural human language....
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In a world increasingly captivated by the possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI), a recent study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, presents a nuanced view of AI’s capabilities and limitations. Their findings, detailed in Perspectives on Psychological Science, suggest that despite AI’s impressive ability to generate text and images, it falls short in a crucial area that defines human intelligence: the capacity for innovation. The study was motivated by the rapid advancements in AI, particularly in large language models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. These systems have dem...
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A recent study published in the journal PNAS Nexus sheds light on the impact of text-to-image generative AI tools like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and DALL-E on the artistic process. The researchers discovered that these AI systems tend to enhance artists’ productivity and lead to more favorable evaluations of their work by peers. Interestingly, while the average novelty in AI-assisted artwork content declined over time, peak content novelty increased. The findings point to the possibility of “generative synesthesia,” a blending of human creativity and AI capabilities to unlock heightened le...
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A new study published in PNAS used advanced AI to examine whether male and female brains can be differentiated by analyzing brain activity patterns. Srikanth Ryali and colleagues found significant and consistent differences between the sexes in certain brain areas, suggesting that these differences are meaningful and have implications for personalized medical approaches. Sex plays an important role in brain development, aging, and the onset and progression of psychiatric and neurological disorders. For example, females are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, w...
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