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Fear of addiction, fear of missing out: How increased AI use can trigger anxiety

A new study by Prof. Guy Hochman and Adi Frenkenberg from the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology at Reichman University... Read more

Robotic dogs can inspire emergent leadership in humans

A study from the Media Innovation Lab (miLAB) at Reichman University's School of Communications explored how a robotic dog can... Read more

AI robot pets can be adorable and emotionally responsive. They also raise questions about attachment and mental health

Remember Furbies—the eerie, gremlin-like toys from the late 90s that gained a cult following? Now, imagine one powered by ChatGPT.... Read more

Study shows people in Japan treat robots and AI agents more respectfully than people in Western societies

Imagine an automated delivery vehicle rushing to complete a grocery drop-off while you are hurrying to meet friends for a... Read more

Revolutionizing touch: Researchers explore the future of wearable multi-sensory haptic technology

From virtual reality to rehabilitation and communication, haptic technology has revolutionized the way humans interact with the digital world. While... Read more

E-scooter crashes mainly caused by reckless driving, study shows

Crashes on electric scooters are mostly due to the behavior of the riders, with one-handed steering and riding in a... Read more

'Literally just child gambling': What kids say about Roblox, lootboxes and money in online games

Roblox is one of the world's most popular online platforms for children, offering a variety of "experiences" including games and... Read more

Researchers develop AI app to help speech-impaired users communicate more naturally

More than 250 million people worldwide have verbal communication disorders that make it difficult to use automatic speech recognition programs.... Read more

Household electricity three times more expensive than upcoming 'eco-friendly' aviation e-fuels, study reveals

Existing tax policies during the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources will lead to major energy injustices and... Read more

Q&A: What happens to your data if 23andMe collapses?

A paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine calls for regulations to protect customers' personal and genetic data... Read more

Young Chinese women find virtual love in 'Deepspace'

Rafayel's girlfriends went all out to celebrate their lover's birthday, renting malls across China for parties, decorating high-speed trains with... Read more

Amazon ends little-used privacy feature that let Echo users opt out of sending recordings to company

Amazon is ending a little-used privacy feature that let some users of its Echo smart speaker prevent their voice commands... Read more

Safeguarding coffee grinders from hidden stones with acoustics

Most coffee connoisseurs are familiar with the gentle hum of their favorite café's grinder while they wait in eager anticipation... Read more

Reproductive health apps must do more to protect user data, researchers say

A study by CUNY SPH researchers raises concerns about the privacy and security practices of popular reproductive health apps. The... Read more

Social media design is key to protecting kids online

Social media is a complex environment that presents both opportunities and threats for adolescents, with self-expression and emotional support on... Read more