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59% of U. S. Adults Use AI Before Doctor Visits, 14 Million Skip Care, Trust in Accuracy Remains Mixed
16+ hour, 43+ min ago (569+ words) These findings are from a nationally representative survey of more than 5, 500 U. S. adults conducted Oct. 27-Dec. 22, 2025, using the Gallup Panel. About 70% of U. S. adults say they have used an AI tool or chatbot for any purpose, while one in four (25%) say they…...
Just how bad are generative AI chatbots for our mental health?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (920+ words) What happens when people rely on AI chatbots during moments of psychological vulnerability? We have seen media scrutiny of a few tragic cases involving allegations that AI chatbots were implicated in wrongful death cases. And a jury in Los Angeles…...
Fragmented phone use " not total screen time " is the main driver of information overload, study finds
3+ week, 1+ day ago (238+ words) Screen time does matter, but the heaviest users aren't the most overloaded,' says doctoral researcher'Henrik Lassila. Those who feel most overwhelmed are the ones who return to their phone again and again for brief moments and then put it down…...
Research Examines Misinformation on Tik Tok and Other Social Media Platforms (Updated)
3+ week, 2+ day ago (749+ words) A substantial proportion of Tik Tok posts about ADHD and autism are misleading - according to a new study from the University of East Anglia (UEA). They found that these platforms are awash with misleading or unsubstantiated mental health content - and…...
Your voice, your typing, your sleep " what workplace wellbeing apps are really analysing
3+ week, 2+ day ago (545+ words) A workplace wellbeing app might seem like a simple and helpful tool " a mood check-in, some stress management advice, or a chatbot asking how your week has gone. But behind that supportive language, some systems are also quietly analysing your…...
Researchers Pioneer New Technique to Stop LLMs from Giving Users Unsafe Responses
3+ week, 3+ day ago (385+ words) LLMs, such as Chat GPT, are being used for an increasing number of applications " including people asking for advice or instructions on how to perform a variety of tasks. The nature of some of these applications means that it is…...
Two-thirds of workers are burned out " here's what science says about how to tackle it
1+ mon, 15+ hour ago (54+ words) Digital Information World Two-thirds of workers are burned out " here's what science says about how to tackle it Burnout: A neurological and psychological perspective A science-based blueprint for burnout recovery Burnout in high-pressure professions...
New Survey Debunks Digital Detox Myth: 60% Never Switch Off, 45% Can't Last 12 Hours Offline
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (83+ words) Digital Information World New Survey Debunks Digital Detox Myth: 60% Never Switch Off, 45% Can't Last 12 Hours Offline - Being online helps me to reconnect with friends and family (54%) - The internet has supported education and upskilling (35%) - Online digital connection has improved my access…...
Survey: 45% Report Health App Burnout as Average User Juggles Six Apps
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (26+ words) Digital Information World Survey: 45% Report Health App Burnout as Average User Juggles Six Apps...
Research Identifies Blind Spots in AI Medical Triage
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (18+ words) Digital Information World Research Identifies Blind Spots in AI Medical Triage...