ABSTRACT This study addresses the need to understand human engagement with empathic Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) digital companions (DC), as these systems increasingly fulfil social and emotional roles in daily life. Motivated by the rapid adoption of DC technologies and their potential to reshape human–AI relationships, the study applies
Aitor Ezker‐Galech +3 more
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Evaluating the accuracy, reliability, and readability of AI chatbots in delivering postpartum depression information. [PDF]
Yang M +8 more
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Feeling Vulnerable With My AI Companion: Examining Well‐Being in Human‐AI Relationships
ABSTRACT Individuals resort to human‐AI relationships to fulfill psychological, social, and empathetic needs. Nevertheless, dilemmas arise from these interdependent relationships which, although destined to enhance users' well‐being, can also be detrimental to them.
Liliane Abboud +2 more
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A Shift in Trust: An Analysis of the Use of AI Chatbots Among People Living With Bipolar Disorder. [PDF]
Bassil K +6 more
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ABSTRACT Despite the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) in marketing, consumers often exhibit algorithm discounting—a tendency to evaluate AI‐generated recommendations less favorably than those from humans. Focusing on consumption goals, this study investigates how anthropomorphic AI agents (virtual assistants vs.
Jiayue Huang +4 more
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AI Chatbots as a source of Ramadan medication management advice for patients with diabetes: a multilingual comparative evaluation. [PDF]
Alomair S +4 more
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Hello, [Your Name]: Why Name‐Based Personalization Enhances Chatbot Effectiveness
ABSTRACT Organizations increasingly adopt chatbots as strategic tools to engage with consumers and strengthen brand outcomes. This study explores how chatbots that use name‐based personalization in their communications can more efficiently influence consumer behavior towards the brand.
Ji Min Lee +3 more
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Exploring Real-World Use of AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support: Cross-Sectional Survey Study. [PDF]
Bernaerts S +5 more
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ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming branding, extending to core creative functions such as product design. This raises a broader question of when adopting a new technology coheres with a brand. This tension is most acute in the luxury sector, which is deeply symbolic and historically resistant to technology adoption.
Olga Nechaeva, Valentina Mazzoli
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Development and psychometric validation of the AI chatbots acceptance and perception scale for higher education students. [PDF]
Ibrahim AR, Nemt-Allah MA.
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