How ChatGPT is sneaking its favorite words (like “delve” and “bolster”) into our everyday conversations
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute found ChatGPT’s preferred vocabulary, termed “GPT words,” influences everyday language, increasing usage in both academic and casual conversations.
Do therapists Google their patients? This new study finds that yes, 86% of them do
January 17, 2021
Do therapists Google their patients? A new study finds that 86% of interviewed therapists admit that they sometimes do.
Do people prefer article titles that use colons and questions? Short answer: yes
January 14, 2021
A new study finds that undergraduate psychology students prefer article titles with colons, questions, and more rather than fewer words.
Status envy: people envy other people’s social position more than their wealth
January 13, 2021
Status envy: a study finds people envy others’ social status (for example how respected they are) more than they envy others’ possessions.
Skipping a grade in elementary school is just fine for kids, new study finds
January 13, 2021
A new study looked at the long-term effects of skipping a grade in elementary school, and found no negative effects on kids’ mental health.
A new study says AI can predict your political orientation based on a single photo
January 12, 2021
A new study can predict your political orientation (left or right) with 72% accuracy, based only on a single low-res picture of your face.
Robot theory of mind: a new study suggests that robots can learn empathy
January 11, 2021
A new study describes a robot that can predict how another robot will behave, a first step in developing so-called Theory of Mind.
When Uber and Lyft enter a new city, vehicle ownership goes up, not down
January 6, 2021
A new study has found that when ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft enter a new city, vehicle ownership increases by about 0.7%.
Why do children love animals more than adults do? New research takes a look
January 6, 2021
Why do children love animals more than adults do? A new study finds that children lack the “speciesism” bias of adults, and value animal life much more.