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When computers mimic us, we love what we hear

Researchers created digital humans that mimicked participants' head movements and voices to test their persuasive effects. The study found that people were more emotionally engaged when interacting with these digital humans compared to traditional computer interfaces.

SourceBlackwell Publishing Ltd.·JournalPsychological Science·DateSep 28, 2005

Robo-thespians help mothers of kids with cancer

Researchers at USC developed an animated health intervention called Carmen's Bright IDEAS to improve social problem-solving skills of mothers caring for kids with cancer. The system uses robotic thespians and AI to engage users in a positive experience, resulting in uniformly positive reviews from clinical trial participants.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·DateJun 11, 2003
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Virtual news could make journalists obsolete

The AI-powered Author system can generate readable prose, including dialogue and short stories, by analyzing a story plan and applying rules to create grammatically correct sentences. However, it still lacks the ability to discern fact from fiction, which is a significant hurdle before it can be used for hot news reporting.

SourceNew Scientist·DateAug 8, 2001

Dueling software: Now lawyers can let their computers argue

The new A.I argumentation system, which uses defeasible reasoning, allows for a more natural and human-like approach to legal decision-making. This enables lawyers to build stronger arguments and make informed decisions based on competing perspectives.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalACM Computing Surveys·DateJun 25, 2001
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