University of Deusto

To encourage scientific thinking, it is better to instruct than to reward

Researchers found that instructing individuals on how to think scientifically reduces the causal illusion, a common error in detecting cause-and-effect relationships. Providing adequate information and advice can help overcome this error, suggesting that rewarding people for correct answers may not be the most effective approach

SourceUniversity of Deusto·JournalRoyal Society Open Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 18, 2025

Humans inherit artificial intelligence biases

Researchers found that humans can inherit AI biases after interacting with a biased system, leading to a permanent negative impact on human decisions. This effect was observed in three experiments, where participants who were aided by a biased AI system continued to replicate its bias even when unaided.

SourceUniversity of Deusto·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 3, 2023