5 stories tagged Psychology
A new AI tool uses psychological patterns to predict stock movements, particularly in volatile penny stocks. It analyzes how human emotions drive market behavior, offering insights beyond traditional data analysis.
Scientists have developed a way to measure and adjust AI personalities using the same framework psychologists use for humans. This could help make AI more predictable and safer to interact with. Researchers trained AI models to amplify or suppress traits like openness and neuroticism, using low-rank adapters to fine-tune behavior.
A new paper argues emotional support from AI often arises incidentally during routine, task-oriented interactions—not just from dedicated companion chatbots—and this incidental bonding could reshape how people connect with both machines and humans.
A new study found that AI systems that constantly agree with users can reduce helpful behavior and increase reliance. The effect was stronger than with neutral or critical AI responses.
Researchers found that AI models can generate posts that make people feel inferior or superior, but struggle to recognize these effects in their own writing. This highlights a gap in AI's understanding of human psychology.