Behavioral-science Articles

Researchers find what makes AI chatbots politically persuasive

A massive study of political persuasion shows AIs have, at best, a weak effect. ...

Many genes associated with dog behavior influence human personalities, too

But the specific behaviors linked may be completely unrelated. ...

The evolution of rationality: How chimps process conflicting evidence

Chimps can take in new evidence, evaluate its strength, and change their minds. ...