Earlier this year, an OpenAI study reached a troubling conclusion: Heavy ChatGPT users are more likely to report loneliness than non-users. The correlation between usage and feelings of social ...

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We are, at our core, creatures of connection. Long before we built cities, our survival depended on the bonds we formed—with family, with friends, with community. Relationships begin in small sparks: ...

Over the last decade, we have been perfecting the algorithms of convenience, and in doing so we have inadvertently moved away from the frequent human interactions that sustain our communities and our ...

Here’s the big headline: 96% of consumers say content that is “guaranteed human” is appealing—and that’s true across every demographic, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity and geography. This ...

Humans are hard-wired for connection. A recent study by a team at Harvard suggests that our brains may process loneliness and isolation in much the same way as basic longings for food and water. The ...

The transition into 2026 feels less like a fresh calendar year and more like a mysterious maze. With economic headwinds, geopolitical complexity, supply-chain turbulence and AI acceleration, the ...

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 ...

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 ...