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AI 'Companions' Worsen Loneliness, Stanford Study Finds
News Aug 5, 2026

AI 'Companions' Worsen Loneliness, Stanford Study Finds

Confiding in AI chatbots backfires. Stanford research finds users with smaller social circles feel more isolated, not less, after seeking emotional support.

Hruy Tsegaye 3 min read
Mice unlearn fear faster with brain cell activation
News Feb 26, 2026

Mice unlearn fear faster with brain cell activation

Study reveals how activating specific neurons accelerates fear extinction, providing new insights for anxiety and PTSD treatments.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
The Need to Talk: AI as Antidote to the Loneliness Epidemic
Article Jan 25, 2024

The Need to Talk: AI as Antidote to the Loneliness Epidemic

Loneliness, a hidden epidemic with deadly consequences. As society fragments, AI emerges as a potential cure. Can advanced chatbots and AI companions reconnect individuals in our increasingly isolated world?

SB Fisher 5 min read