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• Mini-Brains Reveal Neural Signals in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

  29-12-2025 09:01 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthResearchers have grown pea-sized "mini-brains" in the lab that are offering an unprecedented look at how neurons behave in cases of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Such studies reveal distinct electrical firing patterns that could identify these conditions with high accuracy, opening the door to more precise diagnoses and personalized drug testing. Instead of guessing medications, doctors may one day see what works before treating the...
  
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• How to Lower the Risk of Unhealthy Teen-Chatbot Interactions

  29-12-2025 09:01 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: NPRTeen use of AI chatbots is growing, and experts are now warning that extended chatbot interactions may affect kids' social development and mental health. These concerns have also been fueled by recent U.S. Senate testimony about two teenagers who killed themselves after chatbots encouraged them to carry out suicide plans. Here's what parents should know to help kids use the technology safely.
  
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• OpenAI Hiring for Head Safety Executive to Mitigate AI Risks

  29-12-2025 09:00 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: CBS News - U.S. NewsOpenAI is seeking a new "head of preparedness" to guide the company's safety strategy amid mounting concerns over how artificial intelligence tools could be misused. According to the job posting, the new hire will be paid $555,000. "This will be a stressful job," CEO Sam Altman wrote in an X post over the weekend. He added, "models are improving quickly and are now capable of many great things, but they are also starting to present some real...
  
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