3+ hour, 52+ min ago  (1127+ words) As these conversational algorithms take a more active role in mediating communication, it raises a question about how people respond to a machine acting on behalf of another human. Interactions online are increasingly text-based, meaning algorithms will likely play a…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (339+ words) Two main academic theories exist to explain why voters might punish or reward a president based on the cost of driving. The first is the pocketbook mechanism, which suggests that voters react to the immediate, personal financial losses they experience…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (799+ words) The group aimed to build a system capable of "closed-loop" feedback. This term refers to an experimental setup where a computer watches an animal and instantly creates a stimulus in response. For example, a computer might turn on a light…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (705+ words) A new study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology suggests that generative artificial intelligence can boost creativity among employees in professional settings. But the research indicates that these tools increase innovative output only when workers use specific mental strategies…...