A brief pulse of ultrasound can gently influence a split second decision by stimulating a small brain area linked to eye movements.

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Forcing an AI system to “play nice” does not automatically make people cooperate. In one set of simulations, it barely moved the needle.

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His work with his colleague Richard Ryan changed how psychologists understand human motivation and what people require to ...

Can AI reduce selfish behavior? Researchers tested artificial agents in a cooperation experiment and found surprising results.

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Humans, compared to other vertebrates, are mediocre smellers. From rodents to sharks, animals have diverse capabilities for detecting scents.

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We’ve blown past the Turing test, but "indistinguishable" isn’t "equivalent." Psychology must continue to learn from people, and there is still a great deal to learn.

Some states have crafted consumer protection laws aimed at shielding kids from AI chatbots despite opposition from Big Tech.