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My robot therapist: The ethics of AI mental health chatbots for kids

Experts argue that AI mental health chatbots for kids may impair social development and worsen existing health inequities. Pediatric therapists rely on family relationships to ensure child safety, but AI chatbots lack this contextual information. The authors advocate for careful consideration of data representation and potential misuse.

SourceUniversity of Rochester Medical Center·JournalThe Journal of Pediatrics·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateMar 31, 2025

New study reveals why students reject ChatGPT feedback in academic writing

A recent study found that 45.9% of ChatGPT-generated feedback was rejected by second-language learners, with content-focused feedback facing higher rejection rates. The researchers identified four key factors driving rejection: misalignment with goals or external standards, and the subjective nature of content-related suggestions.

SourceECNU Review of Education·JournalECNU Review of Education·TypeSurvey·DateMar 10, 2025

Study provides novel insights into GenAI feedback

Researchers found that GenAI feedback offers timely and personalized feedback, educational benefits as an essay editor and tutor, and social benefits as a supportive environment. However, challenges include limited AI skills, dependency risk, and emotional understanding limitations.

SourceECNU Review of Education·JournalECNU Review of Education·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 4, 2025

Insilico Medicine and Tenacia Biotechnology announce research collaboration focused on CNS therapeutics discovery using generative AI

The collaboration combines Insilico's Pharma.AI platform with Tenacia's expertise in CNS biology and clinical development. By leveraging generative AI, the partnership seeks to expand therapeutic options and enhance outcomes for patients worldwide. Recent successes by Insilico include the nomination of ISM8969, a BBB penetrable NLRP3 i...

ChatGPT on the couch? How to calm a stressed-out AI

Studies show that AI chatbots, when exposed to traumatic content, exhibit increased anxiety levels. However, researchers at the University of Zurich have found that therapeutic prompts can significantly reduce these elevated anxiety levels in language models like ChatGPT.

SourceUniversity of Zurich·Journalnpj Digital Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 3, 2025

Professional artists viewed as more creative than AI programs

A recent study by the American Psychological Association suggests that professional artists are more creative than AI-generated artwork. The research found that artwork created with prompts by experienced artists was rated as significantly more creative than AI-generated work. Additionally, analysis revealed that professional artists u...

SourceAmerican Psychological Association·JournalPsychology of Aesthetics Creativity and the Arts·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2025

AI’s emotional blunting effect

Large language models (LLMs) can alter sentiment in research summaries, making it difficult to accurately assess public opinion on climate change. LLMs tend to display a more neutral tone than original texts, regardless of prompts or model sophistication.

SourcePNAS Nexus·JournalPNAS Nexus·DateFeb 25, 2025

Study finds people prefer AI chatbots when discussing embarrassing health info — but humans when they are angry

A recent study from the University of Kansas found that people tend to prefer AI chatbots when discussing sensitive or embarrassing topics like health information, due to their anonymity and nonjudgmental nature. However, when individuals are angry, they still prefer human interaction.

SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalInternational Journal of Human-Computer Interaction·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateFeb 24, 2025

Why GPT can’t think like us

A new study reveals that GPT models perform well on some analogy tasks but struggle with variations, highlighting key weaknesses in AI's reasoning capabilities. Analogical reasoning is a crucial aspect of human cognition and decision-making, yet AI models often rely on superficial patterns rather than deep comprehension.

Harbour BioMed and Insilico Medicine achieve strategic collaboration to advance AI-driven antibody discovery and development

The collaboration aims to accelerate antibody discovery and development using Harbour BioMed's technology platform and Insilico's AI expertise. The companies will develop next-generation AI-powered antibodies for immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, aiming to deliver innovative therapies with enhanced specificity, efficacy, and safety.

Is it human, or is it AI?

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found large differences in grammatical, lexical, and stylistic features between text written by humans and AI-generated LLMs. The study highlights the limitations of LLMs in mimicking human writing styles and their potential impact on education.

SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 18, 2025

‘Hey Siri, choose my medical expert.’

A new study from the University of South Australia found that most people trust AI in situations where the stakes are low, such as music suggestions. However, those with poor statistical literacy or little familiarity with AI were just as likely to trust algorithms for trivial choices as they were for critical decisions. The study also...

SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalFrontiers in Artificial Intelligence·TypeCase study·DateFeb 17, 2025

ChatGPT has the potential to improve psychotherapeutic processes

A study published in PLOS Mental Health found that ChatGPT's responses were generally rated higher than those written by therapists, particularly in terms of core psychotherapy guiding principles. The AI model was also found to contextualize more extensively, leading respondents to rate its responses higher on common therapy components.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Mental Health·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 12, 2025

A gender gap in using AI for research

A significant gender gap was found in the use of AI for research, with male researchers experiencing a notable increase in productivity after ChatGPT's release. Female researchers spent less time using AI and perceived it as less efficient, exacerbating existing productivity disparities.

SourcePNAS Nexus·JournalPNAS Nexus·DateFeb 11, 2025

Stanford Medicine sudy suggests physician’s medical decisions benefit from chatbot

A Stanford Medicine study found that AI-powered chatbots can effectively answer nuanced clinical questions and improve physician performance. The research showed that chatbots outperformed doctors in certain scenarios, particularly when combined with human expertise, suggesting a potential future direction for AI-assisted medical decis...

SourceStanford Medicine·JournalNature Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 8, 2025

AI boosts employee work experiences

A new study found that AI assistance increases worker productivity by 15% in customer service sectors, with significant improvements in speed and quality for less-experienced employees. However, its impact is minimal on higher-skilled workers, while adherence to AI recommendations leads to larger gains in productivity.

SourceOxford University Press USA·JournalThe Quarterly Journal of Economics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 4, 2025

Generative AI bias poses risk to democratic values

A study by the University of East Anglia found that generative AI tools like ChatGPT exhibit biases leaning towards left-wing political values. This can distort public discourse and exacerbate societal divides, highlighting the need for transparency and regulatory safeguards to ensure alignment with democratic values.

SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalJournal of Economic Behavior & Organization·TypeContent analysis·DateFeb 3, 2025

Insilico Medicine announces first patient dosed in phase I clinical trial of ISM6331, the novel inhibitor for the treatment of mesothelioma and other solid tumors

Insilico Medicine has successfully dosed the first patient in its global Phase I clinical trial of ISM6331, a potent pan-TEAD inhibitor. The treatment demonstrates superior efficacy and safety in preclinical studies, with potential synergistic anti-tumor effects and overcoming drug resistance.

The Frontiers of Knowledge Award goes to Anil Jain and Michael I. Jordan for core contributions in machine learning that have powered the development of biometrics and artificial intelligence

Anil Jain and Michael I. Jordan received the BBVA Foundation Award in Information and Communication Technologies for their pioneering work on machine learning, enabling transformative technologies like biometrics and artificial intelligence. Their research has unlocked applications of far-reaching impact on society.

How can we design humane autonomous systems?

The open-access book delves into the impact of AI and autonomous systems on human lives and ways of working, emphasizing their importance in prioritizing human well-being and creativity. Key learnings include the need for ethical design practices and considering AI as part of a larger system to enhance human experiences.