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@seanfitz

Philosophy. Psychology. Consciousness. Evolution. Technology.

 Sydney
Joined February 2007
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This article is a reminder that #AI doesn't have to be perfect, it only has to be better than humans. How The Ottawa Hospital uses AI ambient voice capture to reduce physician burnout by 70%, achieve 97% patient satisfaction venturebeat.com/ai/how-the-o… via @VentureBeat
Ottawa Hospital cuts burnout 70% with AI | VentureBeat

Ottawa Hospital cuts burnout 70% with AI | VentureBeat

TOH is using Microsoft’s DAX Copilot to capture physician-patient conversations and generate draft clinical notes in real time.

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Chatbots experience anxiety-like behaviour when shown distressing content and their performance degrades as a result. #Technology #Psychology #MentalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence #AI We’re about to need therapists for AI. And nobody is fully ready. linkedin.com/posts/radhikadi…
AI anxiety: a new challenge for AI therapists | Dr. Radhika Dirks posted on the topic | LinkedIn

AI anxiety: a new challenge for AI therapists | Dr. Radhika Dirks posted on the topic | LinkedIn

We’re about to need therapists for AI. And nobody is fully ready. Large language models aren't "thinking," but they do simulate something eerily close to anxiety. New research in Nature’s NPJ Digital...

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Fears social media ban will strip kids with disability of 'lifeline'. Many people with disability rely on social media for community, connection and support. #Technology #Psychology #MentalHealth #SocialMedia abc.net.au/news/2025-04-28/d…
Fears social media ban will strip kids with disability of 'lifeline'

Fears social media ban will strip kids with disability of 'lifeline'

Advocates say social media is a "lifeline" for young people with disability, so they should be part of designing and testing elements of the federal government's ban.

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The problem will be knowing if and when #AI becomes conscious. #Philosophy #Consciousness #Evolution #ArtificialIntelligence What should we do if AI becomes conscious? These scientists say it’s time for a plan nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
What should we do if AI becomes conscious? These scientists say it’s time for a plan

What should we do if AI becomes conscious? These scientists say it’s time for a plan

Nature - Researchers call on technology companies to test their systems for consciousness and create AI welfare policies.

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One thing is certain - #AI companions will profoundly transform future relationships. #MentalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence Users of AI chatbot companions say their relationships are more than 'clickbait' — but views are mixed on their benefits abc.net.au/news/2025-01-07/a…
AI partners are on the rise, raising complex questions for our society

AI partners are on the rise, raising complex questions for our society

As the popularity of AI-generated companions grows, there are calls for greater regulation of a rapidly expanding world that some fear is disconnecting users from real-life human relationships.

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Community notes aren't always effective. By the time they are implemented, the damage is done and often no consensus is reached. #Technology #Psychology #SocialMedia Elon Musk created Community Notes and Meta is following suit. Here's how it works abc.net.au/news/2025-01-08/e…

Meta opts to leave fact-checking to unpaid users. What could go wrong?

Social media giant Meta has announced an Elon Musk-inspired solution to replace its independent fact-checking model on its platforms. Community Notes has been praised by its creator, but how effect...

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'Teaching digital literacy skills to children & parents would be more effective than a ban.' #Technology #Psychology #MentalHealth #SocialMediaStrategy Queensland researchers say evidence linking social media to youth mental health problems is 'weak' abc.net.au/news/2025-01-07/s…
'Evidence is weak': Child psychiatrist criticises youth social media ban

'Evidence is weak': Child psychiatrist criticises youth social media ban

Researchers believe a public health response could be more effective than the federal government's upcoming social media ban for teenagers under 16.

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New study challenges assumptions about social media’s harm to mental health. #Technology #Psychology #MentalHealth #SocialMedia psypost.org/new-study-challe…
New study challenges assumptions about social media’s harm to mental health

New study challenges assumptions about social media’s harm to mental health

Recent research found that heavy social media use has little impact on mental health, with no strong links to depression, anxiety, or stress. Social media’s effects might even be slightly positive in...

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Rise of #AI and loneliness drives demand for robot pets. #Consciousness #Technology #Psychology #MentalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence abc.net.au/news/2025-01-05/a…
Demand growing for robot pets with 'emotional intelligence'

Demand growing for robot pets with 'emotional intelligence'

The global social robots market is expected to grow from $7 billion last year to $57 billion in 2032, driven by advances in artificial intelligence and the worldwide epidemic of loneliness.

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If #AI ever develops consciousness there will be debates over our ethical responsibility to them. #Philosophy #Consciousness #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI AI could cause ‘social ruptures’ between people who disagree on its sentience theguardian.com/technology/2…
AI could cause ‘social ruptures’ between people who disagree on its sentience

AI could cause ‘social ruptures’ between people who disagree on its sentience

Leading philosopher says issue is ‘no longer one for sci-fi’ as dawn of AI consciousness is predicted for 2035

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Several studies find that #AI companions reduce loneliness & that consumers underestimate the degree to which AI companions would improve their loneliness. #Consciousness #Technology #Psychology #MentalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.a…
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A survey shows that many people are using #AI informally to help with their mental health. #Technology #Psychology #MentalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence Use of AI in Mental Health Care: Community and Mental Health Professionals Survey mental.jmir.org/2024/1/e6058…
Use of AI in Mental Health Care: Community and Mental Health Professionals Survey

Use of AI in Mental Health Care: Community and Mental Health Professionals Survey

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) has been increasingly recognised as a potential solution to address mental health service challenges by automating tasks and providing new forms of support....

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Venting to a chatbot reduces anger & frustration, but doesn't give a sense of social support or reduce loneliness. #Technology #Psychology #MentalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence #AI AI-assisted venting can boost psychological well-being, study suggests psypost.org/ai-assisted-vent…
AI-assisted venting can boost psychological well-being, study suggests

AI-assisted venting can boost psychological well-being, study suggests

A new study sheds light on the growing role of artificial intelligence in emotional well-being. Researchers found that venting to an AI chatbot can effectively reduce feelings of anger, frustration,...

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Oh, we are in for some interesting times in the era of #AI. #Technology #Psychology #ArtificialIntelligence #Art AI-generated poetry is indistinguishable from human-written poetry and is rated more favorably | Scientific Reports nature.com/articles/s41598-0…
AI-generated poetry is indistinguishable from human-written poetry and is rated more favorably

AI-generated poetry is indistinguishable from human-written poetry and is rated more favorably

Scientific Reports - AI-generated poetry is indistinguishable from human-written poetry and is rated more favorably

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Thinking about the future of diverse technological and biological intelligences forces us to grapple with deeper questions about who we are and what kind of future we want to build. #technology #AI @drmichaellevin in @NoemaMag noemamag.com/ai-could-be-a-b…
AI Could Be A Bridge Toward Diverse Intelligence

AI Could Be A Bridge Toward Diverse Intelligence

Today’s debates about artificial intelligence fail to grapple with deeper questions about who we are and what kind of future we want to build.

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An excellent critique of the psychologically damaging and counterproductive strategies of the #SocialJustice movement. #MentalHealth #Psychology An Excess of Woke Thinking May Harm Mental Health or Relationships | AwayPoint valerietarico.com/2021/12/15…
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This is good news. Life insurers banned from using genetic tests to deny cover or hike premiums - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-09-10/l…
Genetic testing to be banned from life insurance, income protection, disability cover

Genetic testing to be banned from life insurance, income protection, disability cover

Life insurers and those offering income protection and permanent disability insurance will be banned from using genetic testing to refuse cover after a government crackdown.

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Well, bummer! I wonder what the evolutionary explanation for this is. Surely our ancestors spent plenty of time in the sun. #MentalHealth #Psychology #Evolution Prolonged sun exposure associated with potential brain health risks, study finds psypost.org/prolonged-sun-ex…
Prolonged sun exposure associated with potential brain health risks, study finds

Prolonged sun exposure associated with potential brain health risks, study finds

A study found that prolonged sunlight exposure, especially over two hours daily, may be linked to reduced brain volume and increased markers of brain aging, with more pronounced effects in men and...

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Fascinating! I don't know what it means, but it's fascinating. #MentalHealth #Psychology Your name influences your appearance as you age, according to new research psypost.org/your-name-influe…

Your name influences your appearance as you age, according to new research

What’s in a name? It turns out, more than you might think. New research suggests that adults often develop facial features over time that match their names.

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Different addictions display varying mixes of behavioral traits such as poor impulse control or delayed gratification. #MentalHealth #Psychology Addiction study reveals distinct cognitive mechanisms behind different behaviors psypost.org/addiction-study-…
Addiction study reveals distinct cognitive mechanisms behind different behaviors

Addiction study reveals distinct cognitive mechanisms behind different behaviors

A new study suggests that different types of addictive behaviors are driven by distinct cognitive processes, challenging the idea of a universal neurocognitive profile for all addictions and sugges...

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