Psychology

Is AI more creative than us?

World’s largest creativity experiment tested AI against humans We’ve always viewed creativity as a unique by-product of human consciousness, as a defining human trait. This is what separates us from the tech world and machines. However, recent research has shown that ChatGPT can already outdo the average person on creative tasks. Can machines match or…

AI vs humans, creativity research, generative AI, GPT-4, Psychology, Scientific Reports

Major autism study uncovers biologically distinct subtypes, paving the way for precision diagnosis and care

Researchers at Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have identified four clinically and biologically distinct subtypes of autism, marking a transformative step in understanding the condition’s genetic underpinnings and potential for personalized care Analyzing data from over 5,000 children in SPARK, an autism cohort study funded by the Simons Foundation, the researchers used a computational model…

Cognitive Psychology, Psychology, research

Can AI understand emotions better than humans?

Study looks into whether AI is able to outperform humans in emotional intelligence tests Can AI outperform humans in emotional intelligence? Large language models (LLMs) are a type of AI capable of understanding and generating human language by processing massive amounts of data. As they become more complex and human-like, their ability to replicate human…