Every voice quoted in The Times’ recent coverage of Senate Bill 903 (SB 903), “As AI ‘therapists’ dish out advice, California lawmakers try to set some limits,” …
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AI mental health chatbots feel empathetic, but safety evidence still lags
A new scoping review finds that AI-powered mental health chatbots can feel accessible, personal, and empathetic, but the evidence still leaves key questions …
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Prolonged Instagram use may change how the brain perceives our bodies
Instagram use could influence not only how we see our bodies, but also how our brain perceives as "ours" the bodies we inhabit. In short, it could erode our …
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Autistic people gain measurable police-interaction skills after short VR training
A short VR-based training program helped autistic participants practice police interactions in realistic scenarios, reducing fidgeting and improving key …
Virtual reality training improves police interactions for autistic individuals
A new study led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and St. Joseph's University found that an innovative virtual reality intervention was …
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