AI & TechnologyJul 22, 2026
Nitin Agarwal’s research published at world’s top AI conference
Indian American professor’s research is designed to help AI better understand and combine different types of data.
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AI & TechnologyJul 22, 2026
Vermont’s New Chatbot Mental Health Law: A Double-Edged Sword for Therapy?
Spread the love“`html On June 17, 2026, Vermont made headlines by becoming one of the first states to pass a chatbot mental health law designed to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in mental ...
AI & TechnologyJul 21, 2026
Mental health patient monitoring system in spotlight
The system which tracks pulse and breathing rates, and takes images is used by a number of trusts.
AI & TechnologyJul 21, 2026
Wellness app offering mental health support to trans persons launched in TN
TIRUCHY: Recognising the mental health challenges faced by trans persons owing to family rejection, social stigma and isolation, Tiruchy-based Community Renovation and Organisation Advancement Trust ...
AI & TechnologyJul 21, 2026
AI can’t replace therapists, psychiatrist warns
South African psychiatrists warn that AI chatbots cannot replace therapists, highlighting risks around mental health advice, privacy and care.
AI & TechnologyJul 21, 2026
Tips for parents: Teen mental health and technology
Minnesota's largest community-based nonprofit mental health provider will host a conference on Wednesday, July 22, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Saint Paul College.
AI & TechnologyJul 21, 2026
Study finds AI boosted homework scores 18%—then tanked exam results 20%
There’s a massive debate over whether Gen Z is the first generation to be less cognitively capable than their parents. A study of 26,800 high school students suggests AI incentives only point in one ...
AI & TechnologyJul 21, 2026
How Hong Kong’s schools are embracing AI for Gen Alpha’s mental health
Digital ‘third spaces’ are being tested to make mental health support feel more accessible for Gen Alpha – but what can and cannot be replaced by tech?
AI & TechnologyJul 21, 2026
How AI may drive union-resistant tech workers to the bargaining table
Tech workers are increasingly unionizing, trading Silicon Valley’s myth of exceptionalism for collective bargaining to contest ...
AI & TechnologyJul 21, 2026
Google partners with mental health experts for digital wellbeing guidebook for Indian families
Discover Google's new Digital Wellbeing Guidebook, developed in collaboration with mental health professionals to help Indian families foster healthier digital habits and routines.
AI & TechnologyJul 21, 2026
Parents Beware: Google AI’s Alarming Safety Flaws for Kids and Teens
Spread the love“`html The digital age has revolutionized the way children and teenagers access information, communicate, and learn. However, with such rapid advancements in technology comes a pressing ...
AI & TechnologyJul 21, 2026
Gen-Zers turn to AI for mental health support despite validity, privacy risks
Zers in Indonesia said they have used artificial intelligence platforms to confide about personal issues and discuss sensitive topics such as mental health, a recent survey has found.
AI & TechnologyJul 21, 2026
The coming burnout from managing AI agents
Artificial intelligence agents will make that discomfort harder to avoid. Agents can write code, triage issues, research options, test hypotheses, and perform many of the tasks that previously ...
AI & TechnologyJul 21, 2026
Real-World Study of Over 185,000 Users Finds Engagement with UpLife Digital Mental Health App Yields Significant Reductions in Depression and Anxiety
UpLife Inc, a digital mental health and self-therapy platform, today announced a set of research findings from a large real-world evaluation of its app, showing that people who engaged with the ...
AI & TechnologyJul 20, 2026
How CES 2026 Mental Health Technology Will Revolutionize Well-Being
Spread the love“`html As we approach CES 2026, the anticipation is palpable. This year’s Consumer Electronics Show is shaping up to be a landmark event, not just for technology enthusiasts but for ...
AI & TechnologyJul 19, 2026
The human capabilities separating AI leaders from AI followers
As organizations face increasing pressures to do more with fewer resources, AI has largely been seen as a ‘holy grail’ for boosting productivity, freeing employees from repetitive tasks so they can ...
AI & TechnologyJul 19, 2026
Can AI Dependence Develop Into AI Addiction?
A new concern is emerging as AI tools become integrated into daily life: the potential for AI dependence becoming AI addiction.
AI & TechnologyJul 19, 2026
Nearly one in five young people now turn to AI chatbots for mental-health advice
Nearly one in five U.S. adolescents and young adults have used AI chatbots for mental-health advice, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics. The finding lands as state legislators race to ...
AI & TechnologyJul 19, 2026
AI may make you 'boring' at work, Columbia Business School professor says: How it can hurt your career
Using AI at work in the wrong ways could lead to "gradually falling behind and becoming complacent," said Sandra Matz, a professor at Columbia Business School.
AI & TechnologyJul 18, 2026
10 AI Tools and Trends in 2026 That Are Transforming Industries
Spread the love“`html As we enter 2026, the landscape of artificial intelligence is shifting dramatically. Companies are rushing to adopt the latest AI tools 2026 has on offer, and it’s not just about ...
AI & TechnologyJul 17, 2026
She pursued MBBS and IIT Madras at the same time, today, she's using AI to advance cancer research
BVS Madhavi pursued an unconventional path by combining an MBBS degree from Andhra Medical College with a BS in Data Science and Programming from IIT Madras. Her interdisciplinary journey led her to ...
AI & TechnologyJul 17, 2026
AI Is Not a Calculator. Stop Saying It Is.
The most common analogy that AI is like a calculator is wrong. It borrows the resolution of prior panics to avoid the question AI technology actually raises.
AI & TechnologyJul 17, 2026
Americans are asking AI about their health. Here's where it goes wrong
As more people turn to artificial intelligence with health questions, providers offer insight into best practices.
AI & TechnologyJul 17, 2026
The Astonishing Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Mental Health: What You Need to Know
Spread the love“`html The intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health is sparking a revolution in how we approach therapy and emotional support. As platforms like Talkspace and others ...
AI & TechnologyJul 17, 2026
Large funding rounds help boost digital health investment in H1
Venture capital funding deals worth $100 million or more made up nearly half of all money invested so far this year, according to Rock Health.
AI & TechnologyJul 17, 2026
Mental health technology should extend human care, not replace it
As awareness around mental health grows, what are the biggest gaps you see in the current emotional wellbeing ecosystem, and how can technology help bridge them without replacing human intervention?
AI & TechnologyJul 17, 2026
Parasocial bonds worked because no one could answer. AI can
The psychology of one-sided bonds was formalized for television audiences who loved personalities that couldn't love them back. AI companions do not trigger the ...
AI & TechnologyJul 17, 2026
The Most Important Words in the Battle Over AI
Brendan Bordelon is POLITICO’s AI and tech influence reporter. Gabby Miller is an AI and tech congressional reporter at POLITICO. In the battle over AI regulation — from Washington, D.C. to Silicon ...
AI & TechnologyJul 16, 2026
AI Use Is Up. AI Trust Is Down. Half Of America Uses A Technology It Doesn't Trust
The divide is no longer between who uses AI and who doesn't. Half the country now uses it. The divide is between the quart ...
AI & TechnologyJul 16, 2026
The AI Nocebo Effect: When fear becomes the forecast
Today we explore how the “nocebo effect” may also become one of the defining leadership challenges of the AI era.