Psychology & Behaviour
Cognition, decision-making, motivation and human behaviour.
The Calculator Analogy for AI Is Wrong: Why Delegating Judgment Is Not Delegation
The common comparison of AI to a calculator ignores the critical difference: calculators execute known operations; AI makes judgments. Without expertise, users cannot verify outputs, leading to cognitive substitution—not delegation.
The Double-Edged Sword of Emotional AI: Support or Manipulation?
Examining the rise of emotionally intelligent chatbots, their role in mental health support, and the emerging risks of emotional manipulation in AI companions.
AI Models Fail the Classic Stroop Test: Cognitive Bottlenecks Revealed
A new study published in ScienceDaily reveals that even the most advanced AI models fail the classic Stroop test as word lists grow longer. This research highlights significant cognitive bottlenecks in artificial intelligence compared to human attention and processing. The findings suggest that while AI can simulate complex reasoning, it lacks the fundamental inhibitory control mechanisms that humans use to manage conflicting information. Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260610003049.htm