5 results for "empathy"

AI Chatbots Teach Us How to Be Better Listeners
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AI Chatbots Teach Us How to Be Better Listeners

When a Ukrainian woman found an AI chatbot listened better than her friends during a breakup, researchers discovered why: humans interrupt, judge, and deflect emotions while AI simply listens. Studies now show what makes truly compassionate listening, and the lessons are surprisingly simple.

Why Sadness Helps Kids Grow Into Resilient Adults
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Why Sadness Helps Kids Grow Into Resilient Adults

Forget Blue Monday—scientists say sadness is actually essential for healthy child development. New research shows that experiencing and processing sadness builds empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence in young people.

Indian Age-Tech Platforms Shield Seniors From Scammers
💡 Solutions

Indian Age-Tech Platforms Shield Seniors From Scammers

As digital fraud targeting India's elderly surged 400% in one year, age-tech startups are fighting back with education and empathy-driven design. These platforms are teaching seniors to spot scams before losing their life savings.

10-Minute Tool Cuts Deepfake Abuse at the Source
🚀 Innovation

10-Minute Tool Cuts Deepfake Abuse at the Source

Irish researchers created a free online intervention that reduces people's willingness to create or share harmful AI-generated explicit images by 40%. The tool works by busting myths and building empathy for victims.

Med Students Visit Seniors at Home, Learn What Textbooks Can't Teach
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Med Students Visit Seniors at Home, Learn What Textbooks Can't Teach

First-year medical students in Jerusalem spent a year visiting older adults at home, learning empathy and patient care far beyond what lectures could offer. The study found these personal connections transformed how future doctors understand health, aging, and what it means to truly help someone.