Interacting with chatbots can shift users' beliefs and opinions. A newly published study aimed to figure out why. Post-training and information density were key factors. Most of us feel a sense of ...

Concerns that chatbot use can cause mental and physical harm have prompted policies that require AI chatbots to deliver regular or constant reminders that they are not human. In an opinion appearing ...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang may be a major player in the artificial intelligence arms race — but his day-to-day chatbot interactions aren't always complex. Huang, whose company makes many of the ...

More and more people are using artificial intelligence chatbots and there have been some troubling stories about some of those interactions. Kashmir Hill, technology reporter for The New York Times, ...

Even when they have the “right” information, they can lead you astray.

Every user interaction improves chatbot performance. Developers are therefore incentivized to boost user engagement. This can lead to sycophancy, emotional manipulation, and worse. Anyone who ...

Professor Martin Puchner is the Byron and Anita Wien Chair of Drama and of English and Comparative Literature. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. FM: When did you realize that ...

Chatbots are marketed as great companions, able to answer any question at any time. They’re not just tools, but confidants; they do your homework, write love notes, and, as one recent lawsuit against ...

While many children find these virtual friends fun and engaging, chatbots also pose potential risks.