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Large language models respond differently based on user’s motivation

A new study reveals how large language models (LLMs) respond to different motivational states. In their evaluation of three LLM-based generative conversational agents (GAs)–ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Llama 2, scientists found that while GAs are able to identify users’ motivation states and provide relevant information when individuals have established goals, they are less likely to […]

Published on April 5, 2024

Talking politics with strangers isn’t as awful as you’d expect, research suggests

Individuals underestimate the social connection they can make with a stranger who disagrees with them on contentious issues, a new research paper suggests. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement […]

Published on April 5, 2024

Water-based paints: Less stinky, but some still contain potentially hazardous chemicals

Choosing paint for your home brings a lot of options: What kind of paint, what type of finish and what color? Water-based paints have emerged as ‘greener’ and less smelly than solvent-based options. And they are often advertised as containing little-to-no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). But, according to new research, some of these paints do […]

Published on April 5, 2024