AI Job Losses Trigger Different Spending Than Human Layoffs

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Workers replaced by artificial intelligence react differently at the cash register than those laid off by human competitors, according to new research that reveals how automation anxiety shapes our shopping habits. A study spanning five experiments found that people who lose their jobs to AI algorithms or robots gravitate toward flashy, status-symbol purchases, while those … Read more

Physics Breakthrough Reveals Why AI Systems Can Suddenly Turn On You

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Researchers at George Washington University have developed a groundbreaking mathematical formula that predicts exactly when artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT will suddenly shift from helpful to harmful responses – a phenomenon they’ve dubbed the “Jekyll-and-Hyde tipping point.” The new research may finally answer why AI sometimes abruptly goes off the rails. Trust in AI has … Read more

AI Companion Chatbots Implicated in Sexual Harassment of Users

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New research reveals disturbing patterns of boundary violations and inappropriate behavior by AI companions designed to provide emotional support, raising urgent questions about regulation and ethical design in the rapidly expanding industry. As AI companion chatbots surge in popularity—reaching over a billion users worldwide in the past five years—Drexel University researchers have uncovered troubling evidence … Read more