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The perilous charms of relational AIs

● Certain AI systems are designed to interact with people in a manner that mimics the language of human attachment. Their capacity to trigger deep-seated psychological mechanisms is potentially dangerous.
● Their growing realism can lead to forms of dependency, leave users vulnerable to manipulation and reduce their interest in real-world romantic relationships.
● The mental health risks involved in AI companionship will need to be addressed by technical and legal safeguards.
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AI therapy: marketing hype and the hidden risks for users

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Virtual reality for addiction treatment: The importance of social plausibility in simulated situations.

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Are we all “addicted” to our screens? A socio-historical look at how digital technology has been pathologised through the prism of addiction.

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WeWaLK, .lumen: AI simplifies mobility for the blind and partially sighted

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Young woman wearing gloves conducts environmental research by a lake. She uses equipment including a laptop and test kits. Trees and water in the background.
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Biodiversity in lakes: multimodal AI crunches eADN data to monitor pollution

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Pioneering pharmaceutical and food industry innovation with organs-on-chips

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