AI in Psychology

Reports indicate Anthropic staff held a funeral-like event for a retired Claude AI model, raising questions about emotional attachment to AI systems.

A new cohort-based program for adult phone addiction is being tested, offering structured peer support as a potential solution after failure of blocker apps.

People increasingly feel overwhelmed by AI content, leading to a phenomenon called ‘AI-blindness’ that affects perception and attention.

OpenAI and the American Psychological Association have announced a partnership to improve responsible AI use for teenagers, focusing on safety and ethical considerations.

A new pseudonymous check-in tool for AA and NA sponsors aims to improve privacy and tracking, with pilot testing underway among active sponsors.

Exploring whether AI systems arrive at correct results through flawed reasoning, raising questions about reliability and trust in AI decision-making.

Experts question whether society is over-relying on AI for decision-making, raising concerns about cognitive dependence and potential risks.

Experts debate whether society is offloading too much cognitive effort to AI, raising concerns about reliance and potential impacts on human skills.

Researchers and developers express concerns about burnout from working with large language models, raising questions about sustainability and mental health.

AmenGate introduces a faith-based prayer lock for iPhone, aiming to replace mindless scrolling with meaningful prayer, built on system-level security.