In this era of chatbots, the old adage of “practice makes perfect” is more than a proverb. Regularly driving on the same road makes us skilled to the extent that doing so is possible without much ...

Generative AI chatbots can amplify delusions in people who are already vulnerable, as dangerous ideas go unchallenged and may even be reinforced. Barbara is a tech writer specializing in AI and ...

Accounts of people developing psychosis — which renders them unable to distinguish between what is and is not reality — after interacting with generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have ...

Back in 2016, I wrote about the potential of the internet to validate and therefore worsen delusional thinking, noting that the evidence to support the most fringe beliefs is just a click away: "A ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Brian Downing, University of Mississippi (THE CONVERSATION) It is a sad fact of online ...

SAN FRANCISCO — ChatGPT maker OpenAI released the first detailed study of what its users do with the popular chatbot and who they are, providing an unprecedented look at how people use the artificial ...

More people are turning to generative A.I. chatbots for financial advice, whether it’s for debt management, better saving strategies or stock picks. Myra Donohue said using a chatbot to help set her ...

Around 40 years ago, a bank branch manager probably knew the name of every customer and was able to offer personalised advice and guidance. But as Ranil Boteju, chief data and analytics officer at ...

Millions are turning to chatbots for guidance from on high. Millions are turning to chatbots for guidance from on high. Nolan Pelletier Supported by Millions of people are turning to chatbots to ...