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The lab settings, including the robot Pepper (SoftBank Robotics) in front of a web camera, while the experimenter in the back is controlling the robot using the Wizard…

Millions of teenagers across Britain will arrive at university for the first time on Monday as freshers’ week begins.Almost all will experience bouts of loneliness with nearly half being worried they will be judged if they admit to it,…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Serving as a business leader, especially a C-level executive, is inherently associated with power, prestige and success. However, behind the glitz and glamour lies…

A national health advisory issued by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on May 3, 2023, sheds light on the urgent public health issues of loneliness and isolation. The report reflects Dr. Murthy’s personal and professional experience…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Companion robots enhanced with artificial intelligence may one day help alleviate the loneliness…

Companion robots enhanced with artificial intelligence may one day help alleviate the loneliness epidemic, suggests a new report from researchers at Auckland, Duke, and Cornell Universities. Their report, appearing in the July 12 issue of…

A new study co-authored by Patrick Hill, associate professor of psychological and brain sciences, offers an important message for our times: A sense of purpose in life -- whether it's a high-minded quest to make a difference or a simple…

Denise Mann MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- There is an epidemic of loneliness and isolation today, and the consequences can be deadly, researchers say.Folks who reported that they…

Last month, the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General both issued health advisories. Their concerns and recommendations for teens, parents and policymakers addressed a mounting body of research that shows two…

Employees who frequently interact with artificial intelligence systems are more likely to experience loneliness that can lead to insomnia and increased after-work drinking, according to research published by the American Psychological…