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Most peer reviewers now use AI, and publishing policy must keep pace

A new whitepaper from Frontiers shows that AI has rapidly become part of everyday peer review, with 53% of reviewers now using AI tools. The findings in “Unlocking AI’s untapped potential: responsible innovation in research and publishing ” point to…

Online ratings often mislead shoppers, according to new study

New research uncovers a major blind spot in how people read and interpret online reviews, one that can lead to wasted money, disappointing purchases and piles of low-quality products. As many as 98% of consumers check reviews before buying, and…

Public trust in AI chatbot therapists surges

Public attitudes toward ‘chatbot therapists’ shifted dramatically during the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence in 2023, according to a new Curtin University study, that is now behind the redevelopment of a safer, well-being chatbot called Monti.

What’s in a label? Rethinking how we talk about gender-based violence

The words we use to describe gender-based violence (GBV), such as “victim,” “survivor” and “person with lived experience,” aren’t neutral. These labels are powerful. They can affirm dignity or reinforce stigma. They can mobilize movements or obscure systemic issues.