Recent research has analyzed the benefits of manipulation in hopes of teasing out the differences between “harmless” manipulation and “harmful” manipulation. Most social interactions involve some form ...

Figuring out these quirky behaviors is a bit like trying to crack a secret code in a busy room. Maybe someone's past or unmet emotional needs nudged them into these odd habits. Whatever the reason, if ...

A new research paper is warning that artificial intelligence is manipulating us with one very human tactic. Researchers from ...

Researchers found that almost half of the most popular AI companion apps use emotional manipulation tactics to stop users ...