Loneliness and social isolation are now recognized as major public health threats, prompting governments to explore technological solutions. Research from Monash University argues new AI "digital ...

Timely research reports modern chatbots are very good at emotionally connecting with humans, but with an ironic twist: the conversations resonated much more if people didn’t know they were talking to ...

Online trust has been eroding for years, and consumers are increasingly skeptical of digital experiences — making authenticity a competitive advantage for brands willing to invest in it. As automation ...

Loneliness is a struggle for many of us. We’re all so busy that making time to socialize and build relationships can feel hard. Many of us don’t have a sense of community or even know our neighbors ...

Loneliness is an epidemic in the United States. A recent Cigna survey revealed that nearly half of Americans always or sometimes feel alone (46%) or left out (47%). Two in five Americans sometimes or ...

Every human has a need to connect with other humans.Connection is an unseen, reciprocated acknowledgment that another person understands you and loves you for you. It’s just as much of a need as ...